Tsenka Grancharova

Assist. Prof. Tsenka Grancharova serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv since 2020. She concurrently pursues doctoral studies in Biophysics as a full-time specialization student since 2021 and maintains active membership in the Bulgarian Nuclear Society and Union of Scientists in Bulgaria. Her research is anchored within the university's Integrative and Creative Research Division focused on Pharmaceutical Innovations for Personalized Medicine.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Master's degree in Medical Radiation Physics and Technics from the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv
• Olympiad recognition: 3rd place in National Student Physics Olympiad (Shumen, 2013)

Grancharova's research program bridges nanotechnology, biophysics, and food science through investigations of nanoparticle-mediated therapies, polymer applications in medicine, and physical characterization of food quality. Her work emphasizes biodegradable polyelectrolyte systems using chitosan and xanthan for medical substrates and food preservation, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary methodology across publications.

Analysis of her publication timeline (2013-2018) reveals evolving specialization from fundamental physical characterization of biomaterials toward applied food safety solutions. Early work focused on honey and plum quality assessment using spectroscopic techniques, while recent research develops chitosan-based coatings for fresh-cut produce and investigates corona-treated biopolymer interfaces for medical applications.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• 3rd place in National Student Physics Olympiad (Shumen, 2013)

As an active participant in national research and educational projects, Grancharova contributes to the Medical University of Plovdiv's ecosystem spanning Simulation-Training Technologies, Translational Neuroscience, and Molecular Regenerative Medicine divisions. Her collaborative work with institutions like the Food Research and Development Institute demonstrates cross-sector engagement in agricultural and medical innovation.

She operates within the university's Pharmaceutical Innovations for Personalized Medicine division while engaging with broader research initiatives including Innovative Diagnostic Methods and Environmental Health studies, positioning her work at the convergence of medical physics, nanotechnology, and food safety engineering.