Irena Ivanova Bokova

Assoc. Prof. Irena Ivanova Bokova, PhD is a faculty member at the Department of Anthropology of the New Bulgarian University (NBU), where she teaches cultural anthropology, anthropology of tourism, and research methods. She holds a PhD in Folklore Studies and a habilitation in Cultural Anthropology.

• Education: Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski', with specializations from institutions in France.
• Research Interests: Urban studies, cultural heritage, collective identities, mobility, and tourism anthropology.
• Projects: Heterotopia and Natural Resources (2009-2012), Society and Environment (2009-2011), and international collaborations on cultural tourism and intercultural dialogue.
• Publications: Co-authored monographs on Bulgarian cultural diversity and edited thematic journals, focusing on urban transformation, heritage policies, and local identities.
• Fieldwork: Conducted across Bulgaria, France, Italy, Greece, and Hungary.
• Leadership: Founder of NBU's Summer School in Anthropology and former Dean of Basic Education Faculty (2006-2009).