Ivan Nikolaev Sirakov

Ivan Sirakov is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. His research centers on orienteering, sports pedagogy, and the integration of technology in physical education. He is an active contributor to projects like "Science and Sport," which aims to enhance athletic training through data-driven methods.

Research Focus: Sirakov investigates how orienteering impacts cognitive and physical development, student satisfaction in sports programs, and digital optimization of university sports selection processes. His work emphasizes mental resilience, urban adaptability of sports, and pedagogical effectiveness.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) analyze student engagement in university sports and digital transformation of athletic systems, while earlier works (2016–2021) focus on technical training methodologies and mental conditioning for elite athletes using GPS and experimental data.

Projects: Currently co-leading the project "Science and Sport," which integrates scientific research into athletic training programs, involving students and faculty in data analysis and innovation dissemination.