Daniel Kolev Dimanov

Daniel Kolev Dimanov is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economic Theory and International Economic Relations, Faculty of Economics, University of Veliko Tarnovo. His primary affiliations include full-time academic responsibilities focused on economics research and education.

Dimanov's research centers on international economics, agricultural trade dynamics, and rural development strategies within Bulgaria and the EU context. His work examines comparative advantages in trade, socio-economic transformations in rural regions, and the impact of public services on local economies. Key thematic areas include EU policy implementation, digital solutions for rural sustainability, and economic analysis of agricultural systems.

His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on trade patterns, rural assessment methodologies, and economic education. Recent works emphasize the E-SMART framework for evaluating rural development, analysis of Bulgaria's agricultural trade competitiveness, and textbooks on macroeconomic/microeconomic principles. Publication trends show interdisciplinary integration of economic theory with environmental and social policy considerations.

Dimanov leads significant research projects including:

• Digital and Ecological Solutions for Rural Development (2024): Developing transferable EU best practices for Bulgarian rural areas
• E-SMART Methodology Implementation (2023): Creating assessment tools for rural socio-economic risks
• Socio-Economic Compass for Rural Areas (2022): Analyzing post-pandemic recovery frameworks

He coordinates interdisciplinary teams of researchers, PhD candidates, and students across economics and social sciences.