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Prof. Plamen Zagorchev is a faculty member at the Medical University of Plovdiv, serving as a Professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics. He has held guest professorships at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany), Bad Kissingen Balneological Institute (Germany), and Southwest University (China). MPhys in Physics PhEng in Physics Engineering PhD in Physiology Doctor of Biological Sciences (DBSc) His research bridges biophysics, neurophysiology, and innovative medical technologies, focusing on laser applications in dentistry, photobiomodulation, and molecular mechanisms of smooth muscle activity. Key areas include laser medicine , neurophysiology , molecular biology , and phytotherapy . Recent publications highlight his work on phototherapy for smooth muscle regulation , nanoparticle-based drug delivery , and laser-dentistry innovations . His interdisciplinary studies span biomedical optics, cancer epigenetics, and natural product pharmacology. Prof. Zagorchev has supervised 11 PhD theses and led national research projects. He is affiliated with the Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, contributing to divisions like translational neuroscience and pharmaceutical innovations for personalized medicine.

• Neurophysiology
• Laser Medicine
• Molecular Biology
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Prof. Stefan Mateeff is a full-time Professor at the Department of Cognitive Science and Psychology at New Bulgarian University. His academic career spans decades of research in perception, psychophysics, and visual motion processing , with a focus on human performance and ocular pursuit mechanisms. He earned his DSc in 1990 for work on visual spatial orientation and voluntary eye movements. Education: BS in Physics (1968, Sofia University), PhD in Psychophysics (1973), DSc in Psychology (1990) Previous Roles: Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Neurobiology, BAS, and Head of the "Perception Mechanisms" Lab Current Courses: PSYB201 Psychological Inference, PSYB502 Perception Languages: German, English, Russian His research explores visual motion perception, spatial localization during eye movements, and reaction time dynamics . Key projects include national grants (e.g., OHN 1003/2000) and a long-term DFG-funded international collaboration (1988–2008) on motion perception and localization. The 15 most recent publications emphasize motion detection thresholds, ocular pursuit compensation, and multisensory integration , with recurring themes in visual processing, directional sensitivity, and perceptual constancy. Emails: mateeff@dir.bg , smateev@nbu.bg .

• Perception
• Psychophysics
• Human Performance
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Milena Nikolova is a Chief Teaching Assistant at the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Tourism, National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski”. Her academic journey began with a Physiotherapy degree (2004–2008), followed by doctoral research (PhD 2011) on “Physical means for reducing body weight and cellulite in women with gynoid type of fat deposition”. She has held progressively senior roles since 2014, including her current position since 2017. Her pedagogical focus includes teaching Physical Therapy for nervous/mental diseases, internal medicine, and geriatrics. Research interests span pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiorehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) across populations like athletes and women with thyroid disorders. Her work on OSA screening tools and non-CPAP therapies highlights translational clinical research. Publications since 2003 explore neurophysiological mechanisms (e.g., motor cortex excitability via TMS) and applied therapies in respiratory and cardiovascular health. Her early work on saccadic-manual reaction coordination underscores interdisciplinary neurobehavioral research.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Cardiorehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
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Assoc. Prof. Boryana Ruseva, MD, PhD, serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Physiology and Pathological Physiology within the Faculty of Medicine at Medical University Pleven, Bulgaria. Her research expertise spans Physiology , Pathological Physiology , and Metabolic Disorders , with specialized focus on cardiovascular function, iron/selenium homeostasis, and bone metabolism. Key contributions include elucidating hepcidin's role in iron regulation, selenium's impact on vascular health in hypertension models, and biomarker validation for osteoporosis treatment monitoring. Her work bridges experimental physiology and clinical applications, particularly in aviation medicine and women's health. Analysis of her recent publications (2016-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) trace element interactions (selenium-iron-copper) in metabolic disorders, (2) cardiovascular adaptations in specialized populations (aviators, hypertensive models), and (3) bone metabolism biomarkers for osteoporosis management. Her methodology integrates clinical studies with experimental rat models, emphasizing translational applications in nutrition and endocrinology.

• Physiology
• Pathological Physiology
• Cardiovascular Physiology
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Milena Emilova Motsinova-Brachkova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. Her research focuses on developmental psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychological diagnostics for children with special needs. General, age, and pedagogical psychology Physiological psychology Psychoanalytic therapy for children Psychological diagnostics for special needs Child language development (norm and pathology) Her recent publications analyze postmodern gender identity, family structures in Lacanian theory, and clinical approaches to borderline personality and hysteria. She leads a 2023-2024 project creating a support unit for students with special educational needs, aiming to institutionalize inclusive practices and develop adaptive resources. She has contributed extensively to journals like Psychological Thought and Biblioteka Diogen , addressing topics such as autism spectrum disorders, pandemic mental health challenges, and psychoanalytic discourse analysis.

• General Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Psychotherapy
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Dr. Ivo Popivanov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science and Psychology at New Bulgarian University. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from KU Leuven, Belgium, and works as a Clinical Neuropsychologist specializing in cognitive impairments associated with dementia, including affiliations with the Bulgarian Society of Dementia and patient organization Living with Dementia . PhD in Neuroscience from KU Leuven, Belgium Focus on visual perception, bilingualism, and dementia-related cognition Teaches undergraduate course The Human Brain (GENB008) His research bridges Neuroscience and Neuropsychology with emphasis on visual perception mechanisms, bilingual cognitive processing, and dementia-related impairments. Recent work explores ERP correlates of language activation , face/body perception , and fMRI-based neural coding in primates. Scientific trends in his publications span biological motion processing , stimulus representation in the brain, eye-tracking analysis during face recognition, and neural selectivity in primate cortex. These studies often combine EEG , fMRI , and single-unit recordings to investigate visual and cognitive processing. Dr. Popivanov actively contributes to professional communities, including the Society for Neuroscience , Bulgarian Psychological Society , and Bulgarian Society of Dementia . His work has been cited over 600 times, reflecting impact in visual perception and neuropsychological research.

• Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Visual Perception
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Assoc. Prof. Ivan Ivanov, PhD, serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Telecommunications at New Bulgarian University (NBU), teaching core courses including SECB810 (Information Management Assurance) and TCMB862 (Internet-Based Networks and Protocols) within the Bachelor's Program in Telecommunications and Computer Technology. His academic role integrates engineering education with cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience research. Ivanov's research spans visual neuroscience and neurolinguistics, with dual emphases on face/body perception mechanisms and bilingual language processing. His methodological expertise encompasses electrophysiology (ERP/EEG) and functional neuroimaging (fMRI), applied to investigate neural coding in primate and human models. This interdisciplinary approach bridges telecommunications signal processing with cognitive science, particularly in analyzing neural responses to visual and linguistic stimuli. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) reveals dominant trends in mesoscale neural organization for face/body processing and bilingual cognitive control. His work frequently employs primate neurophysiology to map body-selective cortical patches while simultaneously exploring second-language activation dynamics in humans. Key methodological innovations include fixation-related potentials for bilingual studies and fMRI adaptations for trauma evaluation in refugee populations. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants: Available documentation indicates no formal student advisees or research grants. Ivanov's academic profile emphasizes independent research and course instruction, with publications primarily reflecting departmental collaborations rather than externally funded projects. Laboratory and Team Affiliations: While specific labs are unmentioned, his fMRI/ERP work implies access to neuroimaging facilities, likely through cross-departmental partnerships between Telecommunications and Psychology/Neuroscience units at NBU. His trauma-stabilization studies suggest clinical collaborations with refugee support organizations.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Perception
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Ivanova Viteva-Velkova serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv. Her academic appointment was formalized via Rector's Order No. R–1520 dated July 15, 2019. Her research centers on epilepsy therapeutics and clinical neurophysiology , with specialized expertise in EEG-monitored treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. Primary investigation areas include efficacy analysis of novel antiepileptic pharmaceuticals and neurodiagnostic methodology refinement. Dr. Viteva-Velkova completed her doctoral dissertation titled Clinical and EEG effectiveness of new antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy , defended before a scientific jury on November 25, 2019. The examination panel comprised seven specialists including Prof. Zahari Ivanov Zahariev (Chairman) and external evaluators from multiple institutions.

• Neurology
• Epilepsy
• Clinical Neurophysiology
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