Kirił Marinow

Kirił Marinow serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Byzantine History within the Faculty of Philosophy and History at the University of Lodz. With a career spanning over two decades at the institution, he progressed from Assistant positions in Medieval History (2005-2008) to Assistant Professor (2010-2021), before achieving his current rank in 2021. His institutional involvement extends beyond teaching and research through significant administrative roles including membership in the Faculty Council since 2008, the University Senate (2012-2020), and serving as Faculty Coordinator for the Erasmus+ programme (2020-2021).

Marinow's research focuses on Medieval Bulgarian history (7th-14th centuries), Byzantine-Bulgarian relations, historical geography of the Balkan Peninsula, Byzantine militarism, and Byzantine literature. His scholarly work examines military struggles, mutual perceptions between Byzantines and Bulgarians, and the historical significance of medieval capitals like Constantinople, Great Preslav, and Veliko Tarnovo. He has developed particular expertise in analyzing Byzantine military manuals, fortresses in the Haemus Mountains, and the role of the Bible in medieval Balkan culture.

His 83 publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with recent work emphasizing geopolitical analysis of Byzantine-Bulgarian relations, cultural transmission mechanisms, and comparative urban studies of medieval capitals. The publications reveal a methodological approach combining historical source analysis with archaeological evidence and geographical considerations.

• First Degree Prize of the Rector of the University of Lodz (individual) for 'Byzantium and Bulgaria in the 7th-14th centuries. Rivalry and coexistence' (2017)
• Second Degree Award of the Rector of the University of Lodz (team) for 'Bulgarian Tsarism. Politics–society–economy–culture, 866–971' (2016)
• Bronze Medal for Long Service awarded by the President of the Republic of Poland (2016)
• First Degree Award of the Rector of the University of Lodz (team) for 'Constantinople - New Rome. City and People in the Early Byzantine Period' (2013)

Marinow serves as scientific secretary of 'Studia Ceranea' journal since 2011 and participates in numerous editorial boards across Poland and Bulgaria. His four promoted theses reflect his mentoring role, while his involvement in four major research projects demonstrates his capacity to secure funding and collaborate internationally, particularly with Bulgarian institutions. His office hours are held on Monday from 10:15-11:45, maintaining direct engagement with students.