I am a psychologist specialised in individual & organisational diagnosis and intervention. With over 10 years experience as a psychologist, and as a graduate of London School of Economics specialised in Decision Sciences, I am currently serving as researcher at Romanian Academy and practitioner in Romanian Gendarmerie working with a broad spectrum of law enforcement clients. My approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each person. I work with clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. |
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EDUCATION
Degrees:
Significant programs: |
PhD in Psychology, Institute of Philosophy and Psychology, Romanian Academy of Sciences, 2011.
MSc in Decision Sciences, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2009. Licence Diploma in Psychology (5-year degree program, MA equiv.), University of Bucharest, 1999. Executive Education Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 2010. Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, European Science Foundation, 2010 and 2009. Advanced Research and Training Seminar, International Union of Psychological Science, 2008 and 2006. Spring Seminar, Central Archive for Empirical Social Research, 2008 and 2007. Primary, Advanced and Associate Level Training in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioural Theory and Techniques, Albert Ellis Institute, 2006 and 2005. |
WORK EXPERIENCE
Current and Previous Positions:
Professional Certifications & Accreditations: |
Researcher, Institute of Philosophy and Psychology, Romanian Academy of Sciences, 2005 – present. I have worked in the Laboratory for Cognitive Psychology and Organisational Behaviour and I have undertaken projects in the field of Human Factors and Public Safety Psychology.
Head of Psychological Services Unit, Romanian Gendarmerie, 2013 – present. Director, Centre for Psychosociology, Ministry of Internal Affairs, 2010 – January 2013. Chevening Fellow, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Government, 2008 – 2009. Psychologist, Centre for Psychosociology, Ministry of Administration and Interior. I founded and managed the Laboratory for research methodology and applied statistics (2005 – 2008), I led the Unit for organizational diagnosis and intervention (2002 – 2004) and I worked within the Department for psychopathologic expertise (2000 – 2001). Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Titu Maiorescu University, 2006 – 2009. I taught a graduate level course in Research Methodology. Research Assistant, Social Research Office (1999 – 2001). Licensed to practice Clinical Psychology, Romanian Board of Psychologists (http://www.copsi.ro). Licensed to practice Applied Psychology for National Security, Romanian Board of Psychologists (http://www.copsi.ro). Licensed to practice Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (under supervision), Romanian Federation of Psychotherapy, Licence Number 0370 (http://www.psihoterapie.ro). |
ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Honours:
Scholarships: Awards: Diplomas: |
Fellow of the Harvard's Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe organised by John F. Kennedy School of Government, Athens, 2010 (58 leaders from 11 countries).
CHEVENING Scholar in U.K. during the academic year 2008-2009 (2 scholarships were granted in Romania). Member of the YOUNG SCIENTISTS PROGRAM organised during the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, Berlin, July 20-25, 2008 (51 researchers from 26 countries). Member of the ADVANCED RESEARCH AND TRAINING SEMINAR (ARTS) organised by the International Union of Psychological Science, Berlin, July 18-20, 2008. Chaired the symposium THE USE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: practices and regulations during the 6th Conference of International Test Commission, Liverpool, July 14-16, 2008. Chaired the section PERSONNEL SELECTION during the 2nd National Symposium of Police Psychology, Bucharest, June 5-6, 2008. Chaired the section DIAGNOSTIC METHODS during the 10th European Congress of Psychology, Prague, July 3-6, 2007. Chaired the symposium ASSESSMENT PRACTICES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT SETTING during the 9th European Conference of Psychological Assessment, Thessalonica, May 3-6, 2007. Member of the ADVANCED RESEARCH AND TRAINING SEMINAR (ARTS) organised by the International Union of Psychological Science, Athens, June 14-16, 2006. Chaired the section PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC during the International Symposium “Exigencies and Standards of Applied Psychology”, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, October 7-9, 2005. Chaired the symposium PRINCIPLES AND QUALITY STANDARDS FOR USING TESTS during the National Conference of Applied Military Psychology, Bucharest, November 24-25, 2004. Chaired the symposium THE MANAGEMENT OF JOB STRESS during the National Conference of Applied Military Psychology, Bucharest, November 24-25, 2004. Member of the INITIATIVE COMMITTEE for the foundation of the Romanian Board of Psychologists, 2004. Swiss National Center of Competence in Research - CHF 1500, (2013). Harvard University - $ 5250, European Science Foundation - € 1000, (2010). European Science Foundation - € 1500, IntUne Project - € 500, (2009). British Council - £ 23.500, London School of Economics and Political Science - £ 2690, International Union of Psychological Science - € 650, Volkswagen Foundation - € 500, (2008). European Data Laboratory in Comparative Social Research - € 2500, European Society for Developmental Psychology - € 695, European Association for Personality Psychology - € 400, (2007). International Union of Psychological Science - € 700, European Association for Personality Psychology - € 400, European Association for Research on Adolescence - € 1000, (2006). Study Scholarship for the last year of study granted by the Department of Psychology of the Titu Maiorescu University - € 250, (1998). Rădulescu-Motru Award granted by Romanian Academy for the book Cognitive Ergonomics and Human Computer Interaction edited by G. Iosif and A. Marhan (I wrote one of the 6 chapters), 2007. Best Book Award granted by the Publishing House of the Ministry of Administration and Interior for the book The Management of Job Stress: A guide for law enforcement personnel edited by A. Andreescu and Ş. Liţă, 2006. Best Essay Award granted by Universe Psycho Review (a Romanian journal of psychology), 1995. Excellence Diploma offered by the Schengen Centre of the Ministry of Administration and Interior, 2013 Excellence Diploma offered by the Medical Directorate of the Ministry of Administration and Interior, 2010. Merit Diploma offered by the Romanian College of Psychologists for the activity conducted during 2004-2009 in the Methodology Commission, as a member of the Board of Directors of the College, 2009. Honour Diploma offered by Centre for Psychosociology for professional activity, 2004. Recognition Diploma offered by Department of Psychology from Bucharest University for the paper presented to the Scientific Communications Session - A psychological analysis of union leaders, 1999. |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Student Member:
Full Member: Board Member: Founding Member: |
International Association of Applied Psychology (2006-2010), Psychometric Society (2007-2008), American Psychological Association (2006-2010), APA Division 5 - Evaluation, Measurement, Statistics (2008), European Association of Decision Making (2006-2012), European Association for Research on Adolescence (2007).
International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (2010-2013), ARTS Participants and Conveners Forum (2009-2013), International Test Commission (2007-2011), European Association of Methodology (2006-2012), European Medical and Psychological Experts Network for Law Enforcement (2011-2013), European Association of Personality Psychology (2012-2013), European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (2007-2008), Romanian Association of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2012-2013), Romanian Special Interest Group in Computer Human Interaction (2005-2013), League of Romanian Students Abroad (2009-2013), Chevening Alumni Network Romania (2009-2013). Romanian Association of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2013-2015); Member of the Methodology Commission (2005-2009), Romanian Board of Psychologists - the national professional body that establishes the standards for practicing psychology); Chairman (2008-2010) and Secretary General (2004-2008), Scientific Council of Psychological Activity, Ministry of Internal Affairs. International Society for Longitudinal & Life Course Studies, 2010; Romanian Board of Psychologists, 2004. |