IVAN NENOV MITEV

IVAN NENOV MITEV is a faculty member at the Technical University of Gabrovo, with cabinet locations at 1410 and 5209. He maintains an active research profile with six completed research projects, 51 publications spanning from 2007 to 2024, and has supervised six doctoral students. His work focuses on powder metallurgy, materials science, and surface engineering, with significant contributions to understanding sintering processes and material properties.

Professor Mitev's research interests center on powder metallurgy and materials science, particularly in the development and characterization of powder-based structural materials. His work extensively covers sintering processes of various alloy systems (Fe-C-Cu, Fe-C-P, Fe-Mn-Mo-Cr-C), surface hardening techniques including boronizing, and laser material processing. He has made significant contributions to understanding how process parameters affect material properties, dimensional stability, and mechanical characteristics of powder metallurgical construction materials.

His publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with recent work (2023-2024) focusing on liquid phase optimization during sintering, diffusion coefficients in boron-carbon saturation processes, and laser marking parameters for composite materials. Earlier work examined chemical-thermal treatments, boride layer formation mechanisms, and dimensional changes during sintering of various powder material systems.

Professor Mitev has successfully supervised six doctoral students through completion, with research topics including sintering process intensification, surface hardening of powder steels, laser marking processes, and boron diffusion enrichment. His collaborative work includes researchers such as I. Vinev, I. Todorova, and K. Popov, indicating active participation in research teams focused on materials science and engineering.