Andrey Totsev

Prof. Andrey Totsev serves as Professor at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Sofia, Bulgaria, within the Faculty of Transport Engineering's Department of Geotechnics. He maintains an active research and teaching program in geotechnical engineering with particular expertise in soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and rock mechanics.

His educational background includes:

• 1997-2002: Civil Engineering Constructions degree from UACEG
• 2003-2006: Doctoral studies at UACEG Department of Geotechnics under Prof. Georgi Ilov
• 2006: Doctor of Science in specialty 02.15.03 'Soil Foundation, Foundations and Underground Construction'
• DAAD scholarship at TU Munich under Prof. Norbert Vogt
• 2006-2007: Specialization in 'Rock Slopes' at TU Vienna under Prof. Heinz Brandl
• 2011: Associate Professor appointment
• 2022: Full Professor appointment

Prof. Totsev's research focuses on numerical and experimental analysis of geotechnical structures, with significant contributions to retaining wall design, soil anchors, ground improvement techniques, and slope stability analysis. His work bridges theoretical geomechanics with practical construction solutions in challenging soil conditions. His publications demonstrate consistent expertise in applying advanced computational methods (FEM, SRM) to real-world geotechnical problems.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2022) reveals a strong emphasis on practical geotechnical solutions for Bulgarian construction projects, particularly in Sofia. Key themes include observational method applications, soil injection techniques, anchor design optimization, and landslide analysis. His work increasingly incorporates laboratory testing alongside field applications, with growing focus on cement-based ground improvement methods and seismic considerations in anchor design.

Prof. Totsev teaches core geotechnical courses including Earth Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, and Rock Mechanics. He has developed multiple educational materials in both Bulgarian and German, including laboratory exercise manuals and specialized textbooks on soil anchors, field geotechnical methods, and engineering properties of soils.