Ivan M. Ivanov

Ivan M. Ivanov is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Anatomy and Biomechanics at the National Sports Academy 'Vasil Levski' in Sofia, Bulgaria, a position he assumed in April 2024 after joining the institution in 2014 as a Chief Assistant Professor and promotion to Associate Professor in 2023.

His academic qualifications include:

• Doctoral degree in Biomechanics from the Institute of Mechanics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (2008)
• Full-time doctoral studies at the Institute of Mechanics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (2003-2008)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics with specialization in Medical Physics from Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' (2002)

Professor Ivanov's research centers on biomechanics and biorheology with emphasis on blood rheology, erythrocyte properties, and sports biomechanics. His investigations explore rheological and electrical properties of blood under physical activity, exposure to substances like metal salts and food preservatives, and biomechanics of joint movement, stretching exercises, and shooting stability. His work bridges fundamental biophysics with practical sports applications through interdisciplinary approaches.

Analysis of his 70+ publications (2006-2024) reveals consistent contributions to blood rheology and its physiological/pathological alterations. Recent work (2020-2024) focuses on knee joint mechanics under load, therapeutic stretching effects, and kinematic analyses of athletic performance including figure skating. His publications demonstrate strong integration of physics, physiology, and sports science methodologies across journals like Applied Sciences and Series on Biomechanics.

Dr. Ivanov has secured funding through the National Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Scientific Research Fund for projects investigating blood rheology, sports biomechanics, and exercise physiology. While he has authored a textbook and monograph beyond his extensive article record, available information does not specify graduate student mentorship details.

He actively participates in the academic community as a member of the Bulgarian Society of Biorheology, Bulgarian Society of Biomechanics, and Union of Scientists in Bulgaria, and serves on the Organizing Committee for the 'Sports and Biomechanics' Scientific Conference.