Veselin Popov

Prof. Veselin Popov is a faculty member at the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, joining in 2023. Prior to this, he served as a Research Professor at the University of St Andrews (UK) for seven years. His work spans ethnographic and archival research focused on Roma communities across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, as well as Central Asia and the Caucasus.

• Institutional Affiliation: Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology (Slovak Academy of Sciences, since 2023)
• Previous Role: Research Professor at University of St Andrews (UK, 2016-2023)

Research Interests: Veselin Popov's work centers on Roma studies, examining their history, cultural dynamics, and social integration across Europe and Asia. His fieldwork combines archival analysis and ethnographic methodologies, with a focus on regions shaped by the Ottoman Empire, the Black Sea, and Central Asia.

Publications & Trends: His research spans over two decades, including pioneering monographs on Roma history and ethnography. Recent works emphasize Roma civic emancipation and oral history, while older publications explore their historical presence in empires and diasporic communities.

Scientific Awards:

• Romanipe Award (2022) for contributions to Roma research in Bulgaria
• Best Historical Materials Award (2021) from the American Library Association