Hristo Andonov

Associate Professor Hristo Andonov serves as Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski. Previously Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Sport, he coordinates educational processes and sports activities while supporting faculty development. His academic focus centers on the theory and methodology of sports training, particularly in high-performance contexts.

With over 30 publications including monographs and textbooks, his scholarly work addresses training methodologies across athletic disciplines. He leads international projects in sports education and serves on the Olympic Preparation Commission at Bulgaria's Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Administrative responsibilities include membership in the Academic Council and program councils for graduate studies. Professional affiliations include FIEPS (Fédération Internationale d'Éducation Physique) and the Bulgarian Red Cross, where he serves as a water rescue instructor.

Research directions emphasize optimizing training protocols for elite athletes and developing evidence-based coaching methodologies. Future initiatives involve expanding international research collaborations in sports science.