Boryana Pelova

Assoc. Prof. Boryana Pelova is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA), Sofia University. She holds a PhD and has over 15 years of expertise in data analysis, large dataset processing, and machine learning applications. Her work addresses societal challenges such as air quality improvement, mental health prevention, and digitalization of public sectors and SMEs. She currently leads research projects including 'Digitalization of SMEs' (2023–present), 'SHARE-ERIC Bulgaria' (2018–present), and a National Science Fund project (2023–present).

Prof. Pelova serves as the Academic Director of the MSc Program 'AI for Business and Finance' and pioneered an industry-funded PhD program. She previously led the Career Center at FEBA (2016–2023), organizing career development initiatives for students. As former Vice-Dean of FEBA (2019–2023), she fostered academic-business collaboration to enhance tech-driven education. She also coordinates initiatives linking vocational schools with universities, such as the affiliation of the Burgas Vocational School of Computer Programming and Innovation with Sofia University.

Her research focuses on applying data science to real-world problems, including financial stability and environmental sustainability. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her contributions to academic-industry synergy and educational innovation highlight her leadership in advancing tech-driven education and societal impact.

Prof. Pelova collaborates with institutions such as the ESG Lab and Center for Education Services at FEBA, driving interdisciplinary projects like the Twin4Eco and ConsuWAIS initiatives. Her work emphasizes bridging academic research with practical solutions for businesses and public sectors.