Angel Burov

Angel Burov is an Associate Professor at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (appointed 2025) with research ties to the Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, focusing on sustainable urban systems and environmental health.

Education:

• BSc (2006)
• MSc in Urbanism (2008)
• PhD in Territorial, Landscape and Urban Planning (2015)
• Specialization in Ecological Economics (2012)
• Specialization in Near Zero Energy Buildings Retrofitting (2018)
• Specialization in Permaculture Design (2021)

Research Focus: His work integrates Sustainable Development, Socio-Ecological Resilience, and Urban Ecology to address Anthropocene-era challenges. Key applications include climate adaptation strategies, low-emission urban zoning, and nature-based therapies for community resilience, as seen in active Horizon Europe projects like RESONATE (2023-2027).

Professional Impact: He has driven Sofia's urban policy through the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan and Spatial Scenarios for Low-Emission Zones. Previously, he served as deputy president (2012-2021) and president (2021-2023) of the Union of Bulgarian Spatial Planners, while contributing to H2020 projects (URBiNAT, ECHOES) and Erasmus+ initiatives (HURBE, iACT) on urban regeneration and environmental monitoring.