Peter A. Kralchevsky

Peter A. Kralchevsky is a Professor at the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". He holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and historically served as head of the laboratory from 1993 to 2008.

His research spans colloid science, surface phenomena, and disperse systems including foams, emulsions, and surfactant solutions. As part of the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, his work contributes to understanding capillary phenomena, hydrodynamics of thin liquid films, and biophysics of fat digestion. The department maintains strong international collaborations with research centers across Western Europe, North America, and Japan.

Professor Kralchevsky ranks among Bulgaria's most cited scientists with over 6,500 citations, reflecting significant impact in colloid and interface science. His research has contributed to the department's robust publication record of approximately 100 peer-reviewed papers annually.

• Fellow of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

As a long-standing faculty member, he has contributed to the department's leadership in research projects at Sofia University, with approximately 85 projects annually including 30 industrial collaborations. His work supports the department's strong international partnerships with institutions including Cambridge University, ETH Zürich, and Max Planck Institute.