Lyudmil Duridanov

Lyudmil Duridanov is a communication theorist and Research Fellow at New Bulgarian University, with an Adjunct Professor affiliation at the School of Computer, Data & Mathematical Sciences (Western Sydney University). He holds a PhD in Philosophy and Linguistics from Albert Ludwig University Freiburg (2000), focusing on religious/political aspects of icon visual language, and an MA in Bulgarian Philology (1988). His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical semantics, social media psychology, and AI ethics.

• Graduate: Master's in Bulgarian Philology (St. Kliment Ohridski University, 1988)
• PhD: Philosophy and Linguistics (Albert Ludwig University Freiburg, 2000)

Research spans Byzantine-Ottoman cultural/religious traditions, digital humanities, AI ethics, and game design for educational purposes. Current work examines AI's impact on humanities and visual language fluidity in digital environments.

Recent publications analyze AI ethics, digital education tools, and game-based learning for ASD children, reflecting his focus on emerging technologies and cultural preservation. Collaborative projects with Prof. Simeon Simoff explore prompt engineering and NLP challenges.