The RAMTECH Center aims to enlarge the research competitiveness of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, by developing basic and applied research in advanced materials science with particular emphasis in the fields of integrated nonlinear optics and photonics for quantum communications, plasma-assisted thin films deposition, plasma diagnostics, photovoltaic materials, sensor materials and devices. The activity of the center is deliberately developed in such a way as to ingeniously balance basic research and application-oriented research. Much effort is devoted to applied research based on novel technologies for the fabrication of materials and devices with advanced properties and functionality.