SVETOSLAV DINEV DINEV

Svetoslav Dinev Dinev is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Technical University of Gabrovo. He graduated from the same university in 2003 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and joined the academic staff in March 2008 as an assistant, becoming a chief assistant (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in July 2010 after defending his doctoral dissertation on 'Research of technological parameters when cutting cylindrical gears on machining centers' in March 2010.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Gabrovo (2003)
• Doctoral degree in Technology of Mechanical Engineering (scientific specialty 02.01.10) (2010)

Dr. Dinev specializes in innovative gear manufacturing techniques, particularly methods for cutting gears on standard machining centers rather than specialized gear-cutting equipment. His work bridges theoretical mechanical engineering principles with practical manufacturing applications, focusing on CAD/CAM implementation, CNC programming, and technological process optimization. His research has significant implications for manufacturing flexibility and cost reduction in gear production.

His publication record shows a consistent progression from fundamental studies of gear parameters to applied CAD/CAM solutions, with emphasis on productivity improvement and process optimization in gear manufacturing.

Dr. Dinev has successfully supervised eleven diploma theses in areas related to CAD/CAM systems, mechanical design automation, and CNC programming. His teaching responsibilities include courses on CAD/CAM systems in mechanical engineering, automation of design in mechanical engineering, and computer-aided design.

He has led five significant research projects:

• Support for the development of doctoral students and young scientists (2011)
• Creation of working models using CAD/CAE/CAM systems (2010)
• Modern methods for mechanical engineering design and prototyping (2009)
• Automation of design procedures for technological processes (2008)
• Research on gear cutting on non-gear-cutting machines (2005)