Atanas Georgiev

Assoc. Prof. Atanas Georgiev is the Dean of Sofia University's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (since 2019) and Head of the Industrial Economics and Management Department. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of the FEBA Net-Zero Lab and academic director of specialized master's programs like 'Energy Markets & Services' and 'Nuclear Technologies, Management, and Innovations.' His research focuses on energy economics, infrastructure management, and sustainable finance.

Education & Professional Background: Ph.D. in Economics. Extensive experience in energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and academic administration.

Research Interests: Economics and management in infrastructure, energy systems, and utilities. Specializes in renewable energy integration, regulatory policy, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Projects & Grants: Led over €5.6M in projects including the EU-funded Twin2Green (€2.9M) and TWIN4ECO (€2.7M), as well as the JRC-funded 'Predict Air Pollution by Geo-locations in Sofia' (2019). Active in EU initiatives like the Transform4Europe project.

Awards: Recognized in Darik Radio's '40 under 40' (2022) for contributions to academia and energy policy.

Academic Leadership: Spearheaded curricular innovations, including 10+ new master's programs focused on energy, sustainability, and facility management. Increased student enrollment by 35% since 2019 through strategic partnerships with industry.

Professional Roles: Member of the Bulgarian National Committee for the World Energy Council, EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), and advisory boards for the Green Finance & Energy Centre and the Bulgarian Industrial Association.

Labs & Teams: Leads the FEBA Net-Zero Lab, promoting carbon neutrality strategies through interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration.