Velin Belev

Asst. Prof. Velin Belev, PhD is affiliated with the Department of Mediterranean and Eastern Studies at St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia (NBU). He holds the position of Assistant Professor and specializes in Islamic Studies, Medieval Philosophy, Sufism, and Religious Comparative Analysis. His research focuses on Quranic exegesis, medieval Islamic thinkers like Al-Ghazali, and the philosophical works of Henri Corbin.

Key academic contributions include a monograph on Sufism and Al-Ghazali's thought (2016), a translation of Henri Corbin's 'The Hidden Imam' (2017), and numerous articles analyzing Islamic theology, comparative religious philosophy, and mystical thought. He teaches the course 'Islam: Culture, Politics, Religion (OOOK071)'.

His publications span 2004–2017, covering themes such as Quranic interpretation, Sufi cosmology, and the intersection of Islamic and Western philosophical traditions. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive scholarly output underscores his expertise in Oriental Studies and Islamic intellectual history.