Ivan Veselinov

Ivan Veselinov is an Honorary Professor at New Bulgarian University (NBU) in the Department of Cinema, Advertising and Show Business, where he has lectured since 1997. A prolific artist and filmmaker with over 80 animated films to his name, his career spans five decades in cartooning, illustration, and auteur animation.

His educational background includes:

• Applied Graphics from the National Academy of Arts "Nikolai Pavlovich" (1968)
• Specialization in Microbiology and Parasitology (1959)
• Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Sofia (1956)

Veselinov's research centers on Animation, Cartoon, and Applied Graphics, with emphasis on satirical graphics, children's film, and cinematic storytelling. His work bridges artistic innovation and cultural commentary, notably through international symposia and exhibitions that promote Bulgarian animation globally.

His scholarly output includes a 2000 article in "Culture" newspaper analyzing a Bulgarian-South Korean animated cinema symposium and a 1999 English review of Prof. Jerzy Kucia's work, reflecting his sustained engagement with animation theory and cross-cultural exchange.

His extensive accolades include:

• First Prize at the National Cartoon Exhibition (1996)
• Third Prize at the IX International Biennial Gabrovo'89 (1989)
• Iliya Beshkov Award for satirical graphics (1988)
• World Achievement Award in Animation in Krakow (1985)
• World Achievement Award in Children's Film from Lincoln Center (1980)
• Orders of Cyril and Methodius (1972)
• Over 25 international film awards including honors from Annecy, Oberhausen, Mamaia, and Tehran festivals

No information on student advising or research grants was provided. Similarly, details about laboratories or research teams were not mentioned in source materials.