Assoc. Prof. Tatyana Yordanova is affiliated with the National Academy of Sports in Bulgaria, where she serves in the Faculty of Sports and Department of Technical and Ice Sports . She holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and has been leading the department since 2024. Education: Master's from State Central Institute of Physical Culture (1987); Doctorate in Sports Science (2019) Languages: English, Italian, Russian Her research focuses on technical elements in figure skating , speed-power abilities , balance stability , and judging systems . She has extensively studied jump mechanics and anthropometric factors in skaters. Her publications from 2018-2024 include studies on judging systems, jump techniques, and sports management. Key themes in her work involve training methodology, competition analytics, and biomechanics of skating. Since 2002, she has worked as an international figure skating judge, including at the Sochi 2014 Olympics . She chaired the Bulgarian Skating Federation (2011-2023) and participated in projects like Erasmus+ mobility (2022, 2024). Her pedagogical career includes roles as scientific assistant (1988), senior assistant (2006), and associate professor (2023).
Kristian Hadjiev is a Professor at the Department of Administration and Management of New Bulgarian University (NBU) . With over 25 years of academic experience since 1997, he specializes in virtual teams , organizational design , and project management , focusing on high-performance organizations and cultural change management . Received his PhD from NBU in 2004 and a second Doctorate from the Higher Attestation Commission (VAK) in 2009. Has served as Head of the Department of Business Administration (2012) and currently leads in virtual team management. Active in editorial boards including the International Journal of Private Higher Education and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences' Economic Thought journal. His research explores virtual team effectiveness , organizational transformation , and innovative management models , supported by projects like TUdi (2021-2025) for EU-China soil sustainability and earlier work on training virtual teams in business competitions. He has developed curricula for online education, including e-health programs, and contributed to accreditation standards for doctoral programs. Prof. Hadjiev participates in international conferences (e.g., Struga International University , Dubai Management Conference ) and co-founded the Center for Risk Analysis (CAUR) while mentoring students and contributing to policy frameworks for higher education reform.
Angel Petrov Anchev is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Mechanics of Materials at the Technical University - Gabrovo , Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Instrument Making. He holds a Doctorate in Technical Sciences and has led or participated in numerous research projects focused on fatigue strength, surface plastic deformation, and welding technologies. University: Technical University - Gabrovo Academic Rank: Professor Department: Materials Science and Mechanics of Materials His research interests span multiple domains, including: Materials Science: Surface integrity, fatigue behavior, and creep analysis of metals. Mechanical Engineering: Residual stress modeling, cold working processes, and structural component optimization. Welding Technology: Electron beam welding of dissimilar alloys and intermetallic phase control. His recent publications emphasize diamond burnishing, fatigue strength improvement, and surface engineering of stainless steels and aluminum alloys. He has collaborated on international projects related to surface integrity and welding. While specific scientific awards are not mentioned, his work has significantly advanced mechanical surface treatment methodologies.
Д-р Силвена Денчева Яндарнова is an Associate Professor at Varna University of Management since 2017, specializing in Social Management. She previously served as Chief Assistant Professor from 2010 to 2016 and earned her Ph.D. in Social Management in 2004. Her teaching focuses on Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Electronic Marketing across programs like IHM, ITM, IBM, MBA, and MSc IHTM in both English and Bulgarian. Her research explores e-commerce, digital business, leadership dynamics, creativity studies, and virtual communities in tourism. Notable works include the monograph *Virtual Communities in Tourism* (2016) and contributions to journals like *National Economic Archive* and *Management and Sustainable Development Magazine*. She actively participates in academic projects like Pro Extour and is engaged in textbook authorship. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Social Management (2004) Key Roles: Module leader in Management and Organizational Behavior Office Hours: Dobrich Campus: Wed 12–1 PM Varna Campus: Sat 12–1 PM Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, emphasizing digital transformation in business and tourism sectors.
Nikola Vangelov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Public Relations and Advertising at Sofia University, where his academic work centers on the intersection of advertising theory, digital innovation, and historical communication practices. His research particularly examines technological applications in advertising within smart city environments and social media ecosystems. His scholarly focus spans digital advertising methodologies, influencer marketing dynamics, political communication frameworks, and the historical evolution of advertising in Bulgaria. Key contributions include analyses of AI-driven out-of-home advertising, metaverse marketing strategies, and socialist-era propaganda techniques. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional advertising principles with emerging digital paradigms, emphasizing consumer engagement in technologically advanced urban contexts. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a pronounced shift toward AI integration in digital out-of-home advertising, with significant contributions to understanding influencer marketing in book publishing and historical political communication in socialist Bulgaria. His work consistently demonstrates methodological rigor through critical reviews, historical analyses, and empirical studies of contemporary advertising phenomena, establishing him as a leading voice in Balkan advertising research.
Olga Ilieva Georgieva is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (FMI) , Sofia University , specializing in Software Technologies . She has held academic positions at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Technical University of Sofia , and is actively involved in research, teaching, and national/EU-funded projects. Education: 1986 – Faculty of Automatics, TU-Sofia 1995 – PhD, Institute of Control and System Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 2000 – Associate Professor, Institute of Control and System Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 2008 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University Research Interests: Her work spans Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , Data Mining , and Soft Computing Methods . She applies these to domains such as emotion recognition from EEG , QoS in web services , educational data mining , and industrial energy modeling . Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Systems (2016) Teaching & Projects: She teaches courses including Requirements Engineering , Models of Software Systems , Fuzzy Sets and Applications , and Professional Ethics at Sofia University, and previously taught at TU-Sofia. She leads or co-leads multiple national and EU projects such as GATE: Big Data for Smart Society , ITDGate , and Modelling of Voluntary Saccadic Eye Movements .
Dessislava Georgieva Petrova-Antonova is a Professor at Sofia University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics , specializing in the Department of Software Technologies . Her work focuses on service-oriented architectures, web services, and big data systems for smart cities. She holds a PhD in Software Technologies from Technical University of Sofia (2007) and an MSc in Computer Systems and Control (2000). PhD: Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Computer Systems and Control (2007) MSc: Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Computer Systems and Control (2000) Research Interests: She pioneers methodologies for testing web service compositions (e.g., TASSA ), develops big data platforms for smart governance, and explores digital twin modeling for urban environments. Her projects integrate IoT, quality of service (QoS) frameworks, and data-driven policy tools. Projects: Leads initiatives like National CogniTwin (National Science Fund, 2019–2022) and Big4Smart (NSF, 2017–2020). Collaborates in EU programs such as Digital Twin Cities Centre (2020–2025) and People Network+ (FP7, 2012–2013). Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with the GATE Center of Excellence and contributes to international teams in big data and smart city research. Her work bridges academia and industry through tools like TESSI (Web Service Testing Tool) and faultInjector (BPEL Fault Injection Tool).
Prof. Ivelin Argirov Ivanov is a full-time Professor at the Department of Old and Medieval History, Faculty of History, University of Veliko Tarnovo. His core research examines medieval military history with emphasis on Crusades, Balkan conflicts, and comparative analyses of warfare in Western Europe, Byzantium, and Livonia. He specializes in interpreting chronicles and apocalyptic manuscripts to reconstruct historical perceptions of war. His scholarly focus spans: Military technology and strategy in High/Late Middle Ages Crusader campaigns in the Balkans and Baltic regions Nomadic-settler interactions in Eastern Europe Bulgarian-Byzantine-Latin geopolitical dynamics Historiographical trends in post-communist academia Analysis of his recent publications (2011-2024) reveals predominant themes: comparative studies of crusading states (Livonia vs. Byzantine Romania), tactical analyses of nomadic warfare, and deconstructions of identity politics in medieval chronicles. His work frequently employs quantitative methods to assess military demographics and battle outcomes. Prof. Ivanov leads/participates in multiple university projects including: Digitization of academic collections (Project Lead) Optimization of university library research capabilities (Team Member) International research integration programs (Project Lead) Development of the VTU Review academic journal (Editorial Leadership)
Dr. Momchil Mladenov Minchev is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Old and Medieval History within the Faculty of History at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. His research focuses on medieval Bulgarian history, particularly the political and religious dynamics of the Second Bulgarian Empire (12-14th centuries), Byzantine-Bulgarian relations, and the cultural heritage of medieval Bulgaria. He actively participates in international academic projects and serves as a team leader in initiatives enhancing university library resources and doctoral student development. Education: PhD in History (not explicitly stated but implied by title). Research Interests: Political history of medieval Bulgarian rulers like Ivan Alexander and Kaloyan Church history, including Bulgarian-Byzantine religious interactions Medieval manuscript traditions and cultural heritage preservation Border conflicts and diplomatic relations in the Balkans Recent Projects: Optimizing university library services for academic research Promoting doctoral student international collaboration and publication Digitizing historical archives and cultural heritage materials Labs/Teams: Involved in the Department of Old and Medieval History's research initiatives and the University Library's digital archive projects.
Professor Teodora Mihaylova Davidova is a distinguished academic at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, where she serves in the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education within the Faculty of Education. With her academic credentials including 'Prof. Dr. Habil,' she has established herself as a leading expert in physical education and psycho-physical training. Her research interests span multiple areas of physical education, with particular focus on psycho-physical readiness for action in non-standard situations, military triathlon, adapted physical education for children with special needs, and the integration of tourism activities as training methods. Professor Davidova has developed comprehensive theoretical frameworks for understanding how physical and psychological preparedness interact in critical situations. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent contribution to the field, with numerous publications examining the cognitive, volitional, and physical components of readiness. Her work on middle and long-distance running as a means to develop volitional structure, and her research on physical education for pregnant women and children with special educational needs highlight her diverse research portfolio. Professor Davidova has also contributed significantly to educational methodology, particularly in the teaching of athletics exercises in school settings and the optimization of distance learning for physical education disciplines. Her recent work addresses contemporary challenges in physical education, including digital learning environments and specialized training approaches. As an educator, she has developed comprehensive guides for psycho-physical preparation through game and tourism activities, and has extensively researched military triathlon in Bulgaria, documenting its history and development. Her work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications across various physical education contexts.
Assoc. Prof. Tsvetelina Valentinova, MD, PhD serves as Associate Professor at Medical University - Pleven within the Faculty of Public Health and Department of General Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Deontology. Her academic career centers on strengthening Bulgaria's primary healthcare infrastructure through research and education, with institutional affiliations spanning all university structural units including the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Medical College. Her research interests focus on critical gaps in primary care systems, particularly physician job satisfaction, stress management, and patient-centered communication frameworks. She investigates pediatric allergy prevalence in regional populations while examining structural challenges in general practice, including team composition dynamics and integration with social services. Her work consistently addresses Bulgarian healthcare context through evaluations of postgraduate medical training and public health campaign effectiveness. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2003-2018) reveals three dominant research trajectories: physician well-being metrics in resource-constrained settings, communication skill pedagogy for medical trainees, and system-level analysis of primary care team functionality. Her methodological approach blends qualitative assessment of practitioner experiences with quantitative epidemiological studies, predominantly focused on Pleven region populations. No scientific awards were documented in available materials. Dr. Valentinova actively shapes medical education through curriculum development for communication skills training and postgraduate general practice programs. Her advising extends to PhD candidate supervision within the university's scientific activity framework, while her research informs national healthcare policy through assessments of primary care team management and public health campaign implementation. She contributes to institutional quality assurance via teaching accreditation activities across medical, pharmacy, and public health specialties.
Prof. Dr. Gabriela Krstevska is a faculty member at the Faculty of Economics and Business Organization under the International Slavic University "G.R. Derzhavin" , where she has served as a University Professor since 2017 and as Dean since 2022. She also teaches at the Faculty of Legal Sciences within the same university, delivering courses in Organizational Behavior , Business Planning , Operational Management , and Change Management at both the Sveti Nikole and Bitola campuses. Education: PhD (2016), Master's (2009), and Bachelor's (2007) in sociological and socio-legal research from St. Cyril and Methodius University. Her research focuses on organizational behavior , leadership dynamics , and human capital development , with particular emphasis on virtual leadership , remote work adaptation , and sustainable HR strategies . Her publications analyze challenges in leadership empathy, pandemic-era HR management, and the transformation of organizational culture to align with green economy principles. Recent trends in her work include exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation in SMEs, organizational resilience post-crisis, and the impact of labor migration on HRM . She frequently contributes to international conferences such as "International Dialogue: East-West" and journals like the International Journal: The Teacher of the Future .
Nikolay Dimitrov Madzharov is a Professor at the Department of Electronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Technical University of Gabrovo. His work focuses on power electronics, wireless power transfer systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. He has led and participated in numerous international and national projects, including modernization of educational institutions and development of energy-efficient systems. Research Interests: Wireless power transfer, inductive resonance systems, electric vehicle technology, energy storage systems, and control systems in energy. Projects: Over 7 projects, including 'Optimal Design and Management of Electrical Energy Storage Systems' and 'Intelligent Mechatronic, Eco- and Energy-Saving Systems and Technologies.' His research emphasizes practical applications, such as contactless charging stations and high-efficiency energy converters. Madzharov has authored 4 books and over 96 publications, including journal articles and conference papers on topics like resonant inverters and battery management systems. He has advised 6 doctoral students, contributing to advancements in power electronics and energy systems. His work has been presented at international conferences such as PCIM, ICEST, and SIELA, showcasing innovations in wireless energy transfer and system reliability.
Assistant Professor Iliya Lingorski is affiliated with the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics, Sofia University . He teaches courses including Economics for Climate Change and Management (in English), International financial institutions and development banks , and Money, banks and financial markets (in English). Academic Rank: Assistant Professor University: Sofia University School: Faculty of Economics Department: Economics His research focuses on the economic convergence of Central and Eastern European countries , international financial markets , and sustainable economic development . He specializes in applying artificial intelligence systems , genetic algorithms , and fuzzy logic to financial risk modeling. Recent work explores the role of transport infrastructure in post-pandemic sustainable recovery within the Three Seas Initiative economies. Publications highlight his expertise in Monte Carlo simulations , financial risk optimization , and materials selection using computational methods. His scientific contributions span interdisciplinary applications of dynamic efficiency indices and genetic algorithms to both financial systems and engineering structures. Contact: lingorski@feb.uni-sofia.bg | Office: 125 Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria
Georgi Yordanov Ganev is a Chief Assistant Professor at the Department of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'. Born on November 16, 1967, he has been a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics since 1998, teaching courses including 'Money, Banks and Financial Markets' and 'New Institutional Economics'. He is also a founding member and member of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Macroeconomic Association since 2003 and a member of the editorial team of the Theoretical Journal of Politics and Culture 'Razum' since 2002. Dr. Ganev earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1997, with a dissertation on 'Monetary Aggregates of an Economy in Transition: The Case of Bulgaria, 1991-1996'. His academic journey also includes a Master of Arts in Economics from Washington University (1993) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration from Graceland College (1992). Prior to his graduate studies, he attended the Faculty of Law at Sofia University for four semesters (1988-1990), though he did not complete the degree. His research spans Monetary Economics, Macroeconomics, Transition Economics, Institutional Economics, Political Economy, European Integration, Corruption Studies, and Economic History. Dr. Ganev has published extensively on Bulgaria's economic transition since the fall of communism, with particular focus on monetary policy frameworks, European integration processes, and institutional transformation. His work consistently bridges theoretical economic concepts with practical policy implications for transition economies, especially regarding currency board arrangements, EU accession, and corruption dynamics. His publication record shows a consistent scholarly output examining Bulgaria's economic trajectory, with recent works in 2025 addressing fundamental questions in monetary theory and Eurozone integration strategies. His research demonstrates a methodological approach that combines empirical analysis with institutional and historical perspectives on economic development. Summer Research Fellowship for dissertation data collection, Washington University (1996) Harold Barnett Fellowship for excellent performance, Washington University (1993) Included in the 'President's List' at Graceland College (1991-1992) Student Scholarship for excellent performance, Sofia University (1989-1990) Dr. Ganev has significant professional experience beyond academia, having served as Program Director for Economic Research at the Center for Liberal Strategies (1997-), as an Expert at the Economic Policy Committee of the National Assembly (1999-2001), and as Academic Director for international seminars on institutional analysis. He also worked as a research assistant to Nobel Prize laureate Professor Douglas S. North at Washington University, focusing on 'Economic History' and 'Economics of Property Rights'.
