Monika Petrova Popova

Prof. Monika Petrova Popova is a Professor of Ceramics and Egyptology at New Bulgarian University (NBU), specializing in ceramic art, sculpture, and digital forms. She holds a PhD in Egyptology and has over 25 years of teaching experience. She leads the Ceramics Studio at NBU and pioneered the 'Ceramics and Porcelain: Digital Forms' specialization. Her work blends art and technology, particularly through 3D printing applications in ceramics.

Dr. Popova has organized numerous international exhibitions and workshops, including the 2017 Balkan Conference on 3D Printing and the Sofia International Ceramics Festival. She is a member of the Bulgarian Artists' Union and the Bulgarian Institute of Egyptology. Her awards include the 2002 First Prize for Young Artist from the Cyril and Methodius Foundation and recognition in Paris-based art institutions.

Her research spans ancient Egyptian sculpture and contemporary ceramic techniques. She has authored over 45 solo exhibitions and contributed to catalogs and art critiques in venues like Capital.bg and K Weekly. Her current projects focus on interdisciplinary art and digital innovation in traditional crafts.