Stefan Popov

Stefan Popov is a Professor of Philosophy and Sociology at New Bulgarian University (NBU), holding a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research and a Doctor of Science from Sofia University. He has held leadership roles, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Open Society Institute in Sofia (2000–2006) and Executive Chairman of RiskMonitor, a think tank since 2007.

• Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy and Social Science, New School for Social Research (1996); Doctor of Science, Sofia University (year unspecified).

His research spans political philosophy, phenomenology, and sociology, with a focus on topics like:

• Cartesian philosophy and mathematization of the world (2017 book)
• Wittgenstein’s analytic of mysticism (2008 book)
• International security regimes and NATO’s global mission (2000 book)
• Organized crime and policy analysis

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary analysis of political transitions, security frameworks, and philosophical foundations. Popov also authored a 2019 sports book on modern ski technique.

As a faculty member, he teaches courses such as LEAB300 Project Management and LEAB302 Projects: Concept, Proposal, Management, reflecting his engagement with practical and theoretical education.