Silvia Marinova

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Silvia Marinova is a faculty member at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy. She belongs to the Faculty of Geodesy, specifically within the Department of Photogrammetry and Cartography, where she leads the Laboratory of Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. Her office is located at Rectorate, 421, 109A.

• Master of Engineering in Geodesy (2008) from University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
• Doctorate (2015) from same university with dissertation on 'Thematic Mapping and Visualization for Early Warning and Crisis Management'

Her research focuses on innovative applications of cartography, particularly in early warning systems, disaster management, and ecological visualization. She has pioneered specialized subfields including children's cartography and transboundary mapping, with a strong emphasis on crisis response applications.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2011 International Cartographic Association award for young scientist's report

As an active academic leader, she has served as President of the Scientific Organizing Committee for multiple International Conferences on Cartography and GIS (2022, 2024). She has coordinated international cartographic exhibitions since 2013 and served on organizing committees since 2010. Her teaching responsibilities include student education and scientific research activities.