Șlapac Mariana

About

Mariana Șlapac is an internationally renowned researcher, a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, and a doctor habilitatus in art studies. Born on December 10, 1955, she has built a remarkable career as a principal scientific researcher at the State University of Moldova and a researcher at the Institute of Cultural Heritage of the Academy of Sciences. Her areas of interest include the history and theory of architecture, the history of urbanism, heraldry, and related sciences, with particular attention paid to medieval architecture and the urban development of the Republic of Moldova. Mariana Șlapac's scientific contributions are substantial and academically recognized. She has published numerous important studies and monographs, including the fundamental volume "Medieval Fortresses of Moldova (mid-14th century – mid-16th century)" and the monograph "Comparative Castelology. The Defensive Architecture of the Land of Moldova between the West and the East," published in 2020. Her works on Moldavian military architecture are considered comprehensive syntheses and are essential references for historians, architects, archaeologists, and art historians. She has also led numerous research projects dedicated to the interwar architecture of Chișinău and the urban evolution of several cities in Moldova. Within the academic community, Mariana Șlapac holds positions of responsibility, being a member of various committees and scientific councils. She has supervised and guided several doctoral students through research projects in related fields: art history, theory and history of architecture, and cultural studies. Through her interdisciplinary endeavors that combine architecture, archaeology, history, and engineering, she has opened new theoretical and methodological horizons in the study of Moldovan cultural heritage, contributing significantly to the knowledge and promotion of the architectural and urban values of the Republic of Moldova.