Rumen Kozhuharov

Rumen Kozhuharov is an Assistant Professor at New Bulgarian University's Department of Arts and Design, where he has held roles including Chief Assistant (since 2021/22), Guest Lecturer, and Honorary Lecturer. His academic journey includes dual Bachelor's degrees (Interior Design and Painting), dual Master's degrees (Spatial Design and Painting), and a PhD in Fine Arts focused on material environments.

His research bridges traditional and digital art, with emphasis on:

• Digital Tools: Advanced applications of Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D modeling in design
• AI Integration: Ethical and practical challenges in generative art
• Painting Innovation: Impasto techniques and texture experimentation
• Exhibition Design: Curatorial strategies for public and gallery spaces

Publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong trends in digital art evolution and AI disruption, particularly examining:

• Midjourney's impact on design workflows
• Hybrid physical-digital art methodologies
• Cultural reinterpretation through technology

Awards highlight multidisciplinary excellence:

• NBU Rector's 'Best Student' (2014)
• CERN/CHEP 2018 design competition winner
• Allianz Bulgaria National Painting nomination
• Early-career web/art competition prizes

He leads intensive ERUA painting workshops, advises institutional design projects (e.g., school museum installations), and maintains active exhibition curation—including international shows like 'FINE ARTS & ERUA'.