Kiril Kirilov

Kiril Kirilov serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at New Bulgarian University (NBU) since 2022, following 15 years of research at the Institute of Molecular Biology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IMB-BAS) where he completed his PhD dissertation on bacterial and mitochondrial codon usage. His academic foundation includes specialized bioinformatics training at Italy's International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (2003) and Canada's Carleton University (2013).

His educational milestones feature:

• Master's degree in Engineer Biotechnologist from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia (2001)
• PhD in Molecular Biology from the Institute of Molecular Biology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (2014)

Kirilov's research operates at the intersection of computational and experimental biology, with three dominant thematic clusters emerging from his publication record. His foundational work in bioinformatics focuses on codon usage patterns across bacterial and mitochondrial genomes, developing specialized algorithms for genomic analysis. A significant experimental stream investigates glycation processes in aging and disease, examining molecular interactions between compounds like L-lysine and proteins such as histone H1. Most recently, his work has expanded into neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, exploring neurotensin analogs for Parkinson's disease and novel galantamine derivatives for Alzheimer's treatment, often incorporating nutraceutical approaches like lycopene analysis.

His publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from pure molecular genetics toward translational biomedical applications, consistently applying computational rigor across diverse biological systems. The 2023 Parkinson's disease study exemplifies this integration, combining receptor pharmacology with animal model validation. Patent development for chemistry education tools further demonstrates his commitment to knowledge transfer beyond traditional academic boundaries.

At NBU, Kirilov teaches GENB093 History of Science while maintaining active research collaborations across Bulgarian academic institutions, with email correspondence facilitated through kkirilov@nbu.bg.