Dimiter Nikolov

Dimiter Nikolov serves as Professor in the Department of Administration and Management at New Bulgarian University's School of Business, teaching courses including Corporate Sustainability (SHEB511) and Operations Management (SHEB602). His academic career spans over three decades with significant institutional leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Agricultural Economics in Sofia (2013-2019) and Senior Researcher at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (2005-2006).

His educational background includes:

• PhD from the Agricultural Academy, Sofia (1991)
• Master's in Agricultural Economics from the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (1983)

Nikolov's research focuses on the intersection of agricultural policy and practical farm management, with particular expertise in EU agricultural fund utilization, rural development strategies, and digital transformation in farming. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with Bulgaria's agricultural realities, examining topics like public goods provision in agriculture, risk behavior analysis, and innovative business models for small farms. Recent publications demonstrate increasing emphasis on digital farm management solutions and stakeholder engagement in agricultural digitization.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2020) reveals consistent thematic focus on agricultural policy implementation, with growing attention to digital transformation. The research combines quantitative methods (multicriteria analysis, statistical modeling) with policy evaluation, primarily centered on Bulgarian agriculture's adaptation to EU frameworks. Key recurring themes include public goods assessment, young farmer challenges, and risk management strategies.

Nikolov maintains active institutional roles beyond NBU, having directed the Institute of Agricultural Economics and participated in numerous EU-funded research initiatives. His work demonstrates strong policy relevance with practical applications for Bulgarian farmers navigating EU integration requirements, particularly regarding investment support mechanisms and digital agriculture adoption.