Ivan Slavchev

Ivan Slavchev serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Management and History of Sports at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, where he leads research and teaching within the Sector of Sports Management. His academic career spans over a decade with continuous contributions to sports administration education and practice.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesitherapy with Pedagogy of Physical Education (2007)
• Master in Sports Management (2009)
• Ph.D. in Sports Management (2012) focusing on athletics competition organization in Bulgaria

Dr. Slavchev's research critically examines sports management through technological and analytical lenses, with emphasis on event operations, digital transformation, and strategic communications. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in sports organizations, particularly addressing risk mitigation and facility optimization challenges within European contexts. He advocates for evidence-based decision-making through logical analysis frameworks.

His publication portfolio reveals strong thematic convergence around technology integration in sports ecosystems, with growing emphasis on data-driven management solutions across events, facilities, and officiating systems. Recent projects demonstrate applied research extending from athletics competitions to broader sports sector professionalization.

Dr. Slavchev actively contributes to sports governance through European associations and institutional committees. His project leadership in Erasmus+ initiatives demonstrates commitment to advancing sports management education globally, while his referee experience with European Athletics provides practical grounding for academic work.

He directs significant collaborative efforts including:

• ICT4DC project addressing digital conference solutions during global crises
• ONSIDE and WINS initiatives developing sports officiating competencies
• S2A Sport program professionalizing sports organizations through work-based training
• Bulgarian national projects modernizing distance learning in sports education

His institutional impact extends through the proposed 'Center for Technology Transfer in Sports' and ongoing leadership in the 'New Stars' international athletics tournament organization since 2015.