Valentin Filyov

Assoc. Prof. Valentin Filyov, PhD is affiliated with the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, where he serves as the Head of the Department of Athletics since 2019. He has been a member of the Academic Council at the Vasil Levski National Academy of Sciences (2015–2019) and has held academic positions since 1987.

• Education: Master's in Physical Education and Track and Field Coaching (1984, Vasil Levski National Sports Academy)
• Academic Career: Associate Professor (2006), Doctor (PhD) in Athletics (2003), Assistant Professor (1987)

Research Interests focus on athletics technique, applied biomechanics, and jumping endurance development. His work emphasizes pedagogical approaches to track and field training.

Publications include co-authored textbooks on athletics and jumping endurance (2005, 2003). Under his supervision, two doctoral students have successfully defended their dissertations.

Contact: Phone +359 2 4014 290 (ext.), Mobile +359 892299829