Vessela Filipova

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Vessela Filipova serves as a Part-time Lecturer at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) within the Faculty of Transport Engineering, Department of Roads and Transport Facilities. Her academic profile reflects decades of specialized expertise in road construction and transport infrastructure engineering.

Her research interests span Road Construction, Transport Systems Engineering, Asphalt Mixtures Technology, Airport Design, Pavement Engineering, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation, and Transport Infrastructure. Dr. Filipova has developed significant expertise in asphalt mixture technologies, pavement design methodologies, and regulatory framework harmonization with European standards.

Her scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on practical engineering applications, with 15 recent publications analyzing asphalt pavement design, material performance, and standardization. Key thematic areas include polymer-modified bitumens, high-modulus asphalt mixtures, ICAO-compliant airport pavements, and European standard implementation in Bulgarian road construction.

• Preparation of general technical specifications including Specification 2000-GUP
• Development of technical specifications for Transit Roads I and II programs
• Creation of asphalt pavement sizing guides and methodologies
• Harmonization of Bulgarian regulatory frameworks with European standards
• Extensive field experience in road rehabilitation projects

Dr. Filipova maintains active teaching responsibilities with reception hours scheduled throughout the academic term. Her professional practice combines academic instruction with direct industry application through technical specifications development and construction project oversight.