Daniela Lyubenova

Prof. Daniela Lyubenova is currently Vice-Rector for Quality of Education and Accreditation at NSA Vasil Levski (since 2024) and former Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Tourism (2020–2024). She holds the academic rank of Professor in the Department of Kinesitherapy and Rehabilitation. Her roles include managing educational programs in kinesitherapy, sports animation, and wellness, overseeing 7 master's programs and 2 doctoral programs.

• Education: PhD in Theory and Methodology of Physical Education (2007), Master's in Kinesitherapy (1995)
• Academic Leadership: Dean (2020–2024), Vice-Dean (2012–2020), Department Head (2016–2020)

Research focuses on kinesitherapy applications for neurological disorders, diabetic polyneuropathy, and geriatrics. She authored 8 textbooks, 5 monographs, and over 100 scientific publications, including 30 in impact-factor journals. Her work includes leadership in national and European projects, and editorial roles in journals like Sport and Science and Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics.

Professional memberships: Expert Councils for Education/Science/Quality at NSA, Association of Physiotherapists in Bulgaria, Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics Association.