Maria Denyova Raykova

Maria Denyova Raykova is a researcher at the Technical University Gabrovo in the Department of Energy Technology. She has led and participated in multiple research projects focusing on energy efficiency, hydraulic systems optimization, and renewable energy applications since 2007.

• Project leader for heat exchanger optimization (2012, 2008)
• PhD student advisor in energy efficiency and heat transfer research
• Published over 31 papers in Bulgarian and international conferences

Her research spans mechanical engineering and applied thermodynamics, with a focus on heat exchangers, fluid dynamics, and energy-saving technologies in industrial and educational buildings. Recent work (2021) includes optimizing hotel cooling systems and analyzing water jet dynamics for fire suppression.

Key article trends (2012-2021) cover thermal modeling, hydrodynamic processes, and industrial system optimization. She has co-authored publications with colleagues like I. Tsvyatkov and K. Ormandjiev, emphasizing practical engineering solutions.

Doctoral Students:

• Ivaylo Petrov Tsvyatkov (graduated with defense rights)
• Kristina Yordanova Nikiforova (graduated without defense rights)

Project Highlights:• Industry 4.0 electro-hydraulic systems (2021)• Thermal analysis of flat-oval pipes (2007)• UNITECH international conference contributions