Plamen Zagorchev

Prof. Plamen Zagorchev is a faculty member at the Medical University of Plovdiv, serving as a Professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics. He has held guest professorships at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany), Bad Kissingen Balneological Institute (Germany), and Southwest University (China).

• MPhys in Physics
• PhEng in Physics Engineering
• PhD in Physiology
• Doctor of Biological Sciences (DBSc)

His research bridges biophysics, neurophysiology, and innovative medical technologies, focusing on laser applications in dentistry, photobiomodulation, and molecular mechanisms of smooth muscle activity. Key areas include laser medicine, neurophysiology, molecular biology, and phytotherapy.

Recent publications highlight his work on phototherapy for smooth muscle regulation, nanoparticle-based drug delivery, and laser-dentistry innovations. His interdisciplinary studies span biomedical optics, cancer epigenetics, and natural product pharmacology.

Prof. Zagorchev has supervised 11 PhD theses and led national research projects. He is affiliated with the Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, contributing to divisions like translational neuroscience and pharmaceutical innovations for personalized medicine.