Petko Staynov

Petko Staynov is an Assistant Professor at the New Bulgarian University (NBU), affiliated with the Department of Informatics. His career spans academic roles in Bulgaria and France, with expertise in informatics, linguistics, and educational technology.

• Education:
  • M.Sc. in Applied Information and Communication Technologies in Education and Learning, Louis Pasteur University, Strasbourg, France (2004)
  • B.A. in Philology (Bulgarian Language and Literature), Sofia University "St. Clement of Ohrid" (1982)

Dr. Staynov's research focuses on the intersection of computer science, linguistics, and multimedia technologies. His work explores ethnopragmatics, language-cognition relationships, and computer-assisted translation, while developing online courses and national information systems. Publications highlight his contributions to semantic theory, archaeological computing, and pedagogical resource sharing.

At NBU, he teaches courses in French for Administration, Professional Correspondence, and Informatics. His professional experience includes directing master's programs (since 1998) and teaching multimedia and internet technologies (since 1997). Earlier roles in France involved new technologies management, advertising analysis, and multilingual engineering projects.