Krasimir Rankov

Krasimir Rankov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski". He holds a PhD in Sports Physiology and has been actively involved in teaching and research since 2005, with a focus on sleep medicine and its intersection with sports performance.

• PhD in Sports Physiology (Professional Field: 7.6 Sports)
• Master of Medicine from Medical University of Sofia (1999)
• Specializations in sleep medicine domestically and internationally

His research explores:

• Sleep physiology in athletes
• Public health applications in sports science
• Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring pathophysiology

Professional roles include:

• Head of Department of Physiology and Biochemistry (since 2024)
• Senior Assistant (2005-2021)
• Consultant in Sleep Medicine at "I-Sleep" OOD and "MANA" Medical Center

Professional memberships:

• Co-founder of Bulgarian Society of Sleep Medicine
• Bulgarian Society of Physiological Sciences
• Bulgarian Society of Somnology
• European Society of Sleep Medicine