Yordan Eftimov

Yordan Eftimov is an Associate Professor in the Department of New Bulgarian Studies at New Bulgarian University, specializing in literary theory and Bulgarian literature. He holds a PhD in History of Bulgarian Literature (2008) and has served as Assistant Professor (1999-2008) and Senior Assistant Professor (since 2008) at NBU. Previously, he taught Ancient Literature at Sofia University (1998-2003).

His research focuses on Bulgarian symbolism, modernist literature, poetry analysis, and ideological discourse in socialist-era literature. Eftimov's work frequently examines literary movements through socio-political contexts, with particular emphasis on 20th-century Bulgarian poetry and critical theory.

His publications predominantly explore themes of literary symbolism, cultural memory, and ideological influences in Bulgarian literature, with recurring analysis of poetry from socialist periods and critical re-examinations of canonical authors.

• National Debut Award "Yuzhna Prolet" (1994)
• Rashko Sugarev Award for Short Story (2000)
• First Prize in Tsvetan Stoyanov Essay Contest (2001)
• National Award "Hristo G. Danov" (2006)
• National Award "Ivan Nikolov" (2013)
• National Award "Hristo Fotev" (2014)

Eftimov has chaired juries for national literary awards including the Slaveykov Award (2009) and served on selection committees for prestigious prizes like the Helikon Award (2006-2012). He maintains active membership in the Bulgarian Writers' Association and Union of Scientists in Bulgaria.