Bio
Viorica Cazac is a researcher affiliated with the Technical University of Moldova, based in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and her research interests lie in the areas of design and printing technologies, as well as the preservation of cultural and culinary heritage. Her notable works include studies on the cultural and technological retrospectives of traditional Moldovan dishes such as Coliva and Baba Neagra, the identity peculiarities of traditional Romanian shirts, and the evaluation of keys from traditional Romanian costumes. Dr. Cazac has also contributed to research on the bioactive potential of cornelian cherry berries. With a strong focus on Moldovan traditions and food science, she has authored several papers in collaboration with colleagues from her institution, reflecting a dedication to documenting and analyzing the cultural and technological aspects of her country's heritage.
Educational Journey
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering • Industrial Engineering
Experience
Research
Analysis of the Identity Peculiarities of the Traditional Romanian Shirts from the Republic of Moldova
The traditional shirt/blouse, submitted in the traditional costume patrimony, is one of the most important elements that is valued by artistic and symbolic valences attributed to the creators that told, and still tell, with the help of a single needle and thread, their life stories, aspirations, explaining the connection between people and nature, the divine. Several terms are used concerning this garment, identified as [8] Romanian shirt, old shirt, shirt, Carpathian shirt. The traditional costume is an expression of popular art, which, as Nicolae Iorga claims [8], is of the political and social substrate and is the most precious source of identity of the psychology of the Romanian people.
