Nevena Petrova Byanova

Dr. Nevena Petrova Byanova serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economic Theory and International Economic Relations at the Faculty of Economics, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. She holds a PhD and maintains active research and teaching positions with university email n.byanova@ts.uni-vt.bg and personal email n_byanova@abv.bg. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-6460-2540.

Dr. Byanova's research interests center on economic theory, international economic relations, and EU policy frameworks with particular focus on energy markets, rural development, and digital transformation. Her work examines the intersection of economic theory with practical applications in EU integration processes, renewable energy transitions, and rural economic sustainability. She investigates how European policies impact national economies, with special attention to Bulgaria's position within the EU framework.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward rural development research, with increasing focus on E-SMART assessment methodologies, digital solutions for rural areas, and financial-economic literacy in rural communities. Her work demonstrates a progression from theoretical economic analysis toward applied research with practical policy implications, particularly in the context of Bulgaria's integration into European structures and preparation for Eurozone adoption.

Dr. Byanova actively participates in multiple research projects funded through the Bulgarian National Science Fund. Current projects include Financial-Economic Literacy and Competencies of Rural Population (2025), Digital and Ecological Solutions Supporting Rural Development in Bulgaria (2024), and Implementation and Transfer of Innovative Scientific Assessment Tool for Rural Areas (2023). These interdisciplinary projects involve collaboration between economists and social scientists, with participation from doctoral students and undergraduates, creating valuable research training opportunities.

Her research methodology combines theoretical economic frameworks with empirical analysis of rural development challenges, EU policy implementation, and energy market dynamics. Dr. Byanova's work contributes to understanding how European policies can be effectively adapted to Bulgarian contexts, particularly in rural areas facing demographic challenges and economic transformation.