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Eliza Petrova Stefanovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Technologies
• Technology Enhanced Learning
• e-Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Eliza Petrova Stefanova is a Professor at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, serving as Vice-rector of Information Activities and Academic Staff since 2015 and Head of the MSc e-Learning program. Her leadership drives the university's digital transformation strategy and human resource development in science and innovation. Her academic credentials include: MSc in Computer Science (1986-1991), Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski PhD in Computer Science, Adaptive systems (2009-2012), Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Professor Stefanova's research spans Educational Technologies, Technology Enhanced Learning, and Open Science, with emphasis on competence-based learning, virtual reality applications, and inclusive STEM education. Her work bridges pedagogical innovation with digital infrastructure development for 21st-century skill acquisition. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in pandemic-accelerated digital education transformation, Balkan Open Science initiatives, and competence-based curriculum design. Key thematic clusters include learning analytics for teacher support, VR-enhanced inclusive classrooms, and policy frameworks for STEM educator development. Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in source materials. As principal investigator, she leads the MODERN-A project (2021-2023) involving 9 Bulgarian universities and 24 European partners. Her grant portfolio includes 15+ EU RTD projects (CATCH21, weSPOT, Share.TEC) as coordinator/WP leader and 30+ national initiatives focused on educational technology infrastructure. She co-develops platforms like SHARE.TEC for educational resource repositories and the weSPOT inquiry-based learning environment, collaborating with international consortia across 24 European institutions to advance teacher training frameworks and digital competency standards.

• Mathematical Analysis
• Mathematics

Mira Izak Bivas serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Analysis at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University. Her academic background includes: PhD in Mathematical Analysis Her research centers on Mathematical Analysis, a rigorous discipline within mathematics examining limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration, forming the theoretical backbone for applications in physics, engineering, and computational sciences. No scientific awards, student advisees, or research grants were documented in the source material. Information regarding laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative projects was also unavailable.

Elitsa Vasileva Peltekovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Educational Technology
• Virtual Reality in Education
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elitsa Vasileva Peltekova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technologies at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. With a PhD in Information Technologies, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in educational technology, focusing on innovative teaching methods and digital learning environments. Her work spans numerous EU-funded projects related to education technology and she maintains active research collaborations across Europe. Dr. Peltekova's research interests center on virtual and augmented reality applications in education, inquiry-based learning methodologies, STEM education innovation, and learning analytics. She has pioneered approaches that combine traditional teaching tools with cutting-edge technology to create immersive learning experiences that significantly enhance student engagement and understanding. Her work particularly emphasizes bridging the gap between virtual learning environments and real-world applications, ensuring that technological innovations serve concrete educational outcomes rather than existing as novelties. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical applications of educational technology, with particular emphasis on virtual reality implementations in classroom settings. Her research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in integrating multiple technologies to address specific educational challenges, especially in STEM fields. She has developed frameworks for evaluating the effectiveness of these technologies, moving beyond mere implementation to rigorous assessment of learning outcomes. Dr. Peltekova has been instrumental in securing and implementing numerous research projects funded by the European Union and Bulgarian national programs. These projects span educational technology development, teacher training initiatives, and innovative curriculum design across multiple disciplines. Her work with the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics has positioned Sofia University as a regional leader in educational technology research and implementation. She actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization, including the International Conference on Innovative Education, and serves as a mentor for young researchers through programs like EURAXESS Mentoring. Her office hours are held on Wednesdays from 10:00-12:00 during the winter semester 2024/2025 academic year, reflecting her commitment to student engagement and support.

• Mathematical Analysis

Stoyan Raychev Apostolov serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Mathematical Analysis at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'. His primary research concentration centers on Mathematical Analysis , a core discipline of pure mathematics dealing with limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. This field forms the theoretical foundation for advanced mathematical applications across physics, engineering, and computational sciences.

• Numerical Methods
• Finite Element Analysis
• Mathematical Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Милена Радославова Рачева serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences within the Economic Faculty of Technical University - Gabrovo. Holding a Doctor of Sciences degree in Mathematical Sciences, she maintains an active research profile with consistent publications through 2024. Her institutional affiliation demonstrates long-term commitment to the university's academic mission. Research Interests: Dr. Racheva specializes in advanced numerical methods with particular focus on finite element analysis, eigenvalue problems, and Fourier transforms. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, especially in computational modeling for biomedical and ecological systems. Recent publications indicate expanding interests in data approximation techniques and educational technology solutions for remote learning environments. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveals three dominant research streams: 1) Core mathematical research on eigenvalue approximation and finite element methods (60% of output), 2) Applied mathematical modeling in engineering and energy systems (25%), and 3) Socio-economic analyses of entrepreneurship and investment climates (15%). Her collaborative work with A.B. Andreev represents a significant portion of her technical publications, while recent interdisciplinary projects extend into photovoltaic systems and hydroelectric power analysis. Professional Activities: She has led participation in externally funded scientific projects, most notably the 2012 project "Numerical Methods for Coupled Systems and Computer Modeling in Biomedicine and Ecology" where she served as scientific organization partner. Her publication record shows consistent output across international journals (Springer, IEEE) and Bulgarian academic venues, with recent work appearing in Mathematical Modeling journal and UNITECH conference proceedings.

Daniela Gospodinova Nedevaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Monitoring
• Nuclear Physics Applications
• Laser Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniela Gospodinova Nedeva is a Senior Lecturer at the Technical University of Gabrovo, Bulgaria, working in the Faculty of Economics within the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. She holds a Doctorate in Technical Sciences and has established herself as a prominent researcher in environmental physics and applied engineering technologies. Dr. Nedeva's research primarily focuses on environmental radiation monitoring, with extensive work measuring natural radioactivity in medicinal plants, soil, and sand samples from various Bulgarian regions including the Shumen Plateau, Rhodope Mountains, and the Black Sea coast. Her research portfolio also includes significant contributions to laser technologies for engineering applications, particularly in laser welding, cutting, and marking of materials for electric motor components. Additionally, she has developed numerous educational materials and methodologies for physics instruction. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach combining physics, environmental science, and engineering. Over the past decade, she has published extensively on radionuclide analysis in biological and environmental samples, electron beam surface modification of materials, and innovative physics teaching methods. Her recent work demonstrates increasing focus on ecological and energy-saving technologies, as evidenced by her leadership in projects like "Intelligent, ecological and energy-saving technologies in modern industry and practice." Her research shows consistent application of nuclear physics methods to address environmental challenges. Lead researcher on "Intelligent, ecological and energy-saving technologies in modern industry and practice - stage 1" (2025) Lead researcher on "Modern engineering solutions for environmental management and protection - Stage III" (2024) Researcher on "MountResilience - HORIZON-MISS-2022-CLIMA-01" focusing on climate adaptation in European mountain regions Researcher on "Integrative approach to solving environmental problems - phase 2" (2024) Dr. Nedeva has supervised or participated in 35 research projects, demonstrating strong leadership in environmental monitoring through nuclear physics methods. Her work shows consistent commitment to applying physics principles to solve practical environmental challenges while contributing significantly to physics education through textbooks and laboratory materials.

Plamen Borisov Danailovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Electrical Engineering
• Physics Education
• Vibration Diagnostics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Plamen Borisov Danailov serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, computer science and natural sciences within the Faculty of Economics at Technical University - Gabrovo. Holding a Doctorate in Physical Sciences, his academic position bridges theoretical physics and practical engineering applications despite his placement within an economics faculty. His primary research interests focus on Electrical Engineering , Physics Education , Vibration Diagnostics , and Optoelectronic Sensors . Danailov's work demonstrates a consistent pattern of investigating signal processing techniques for electromechanical systems, particularly focusing on noise reduction and vibration analysis in electrical machines. His research methodology frequently employs optical sensing technologies for non-contact measurement and diagnostics. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a dual focus on both scholarly research and educational development. The majority of his scientific publications (approximately 70%) concern machine diagnostics and signal processing, while the remainder focuses on physics education methodology and textbook development. His work shows consistent productivity across two decades with publications spanning from 1999 to 2020. Danailov has been involved in three significant research projects: "Research on AC machines in terms of noise and vibration" (2015) "Development of electronic teaching materials for remedial physics training" (2013) "Research, monitoring and electromagnetic compatibility of power plants" (2009) His educational contributions include nine physics textbooks and laboratory workbooks designed for university instruction. Danailov frequently collaborates with colleagues including T. Iliev, N. Angelov, and D. Nedeva, suggesting established research partnerships within his institution.

• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Natural Sciences

Rumyana Gancheva Pencheva serves as a Part-time Lecturer at Technical University - Gabrovo within the Department of Mathematics, computer science and natural sciences, contributing to higher education instruction across mathematical and computational disciplines. Her academic focus spans the core domains of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her departmental affiliation and educational responsibilities.

• Educational Technology
• Mathematics Education
• E-Learning Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bilyana Stoyanova Stoyanova serves as faculty at Technical University of Gabrovo, Bulgaria, where she maintains office 1337 with contact email bilyana_zheleva@abv.bg. Her professional activities focus on educational technology implementation within mathematics instruction, evidenced by participation in six university research projects and eleven scientific publications between 2012-2019. She specializes in bridging traditional pedagogy with digital solutions for technical education contexts. Her research centers on e-learning security frameworks, computational mathematics applications, and ICT integration in applied mathematics courses. Key investigations include comparative analyses of traditional versus technology-enhanced teaching methods, with particular emphasis on online exam integrity in MOOCs and secure file handling in virtual learning environments. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on practical implementation challenges within Bulgarian higher education institutions. Publication trends reveal progressive specialization from foundational digital library applications (2013) toward advanced security protocols for online assessments (2015) and computational optimization tools (2017-2019). The majority of her output appears in national Bulgarian conferences, with select international collaborations in Ukraine, Macedonia, and India, reflecting regional academic networks focused on educational technology adaptation. She actively contributed to six research initiatives at TU Gabrovo including EU-funded projects like 'Development and implementation of virtual technologies for sustainable distance learning' (2012, financed by OP 'Development of Human Resources' and European Social Fund). Her project roles consistently involve practical implementation aspects across modern educational technologies (2014-2015), triangulation methodologies (2012-2013), and identification systems (2011), demonstrating hands-on technical engagement rather than theoretical research.

• Management
• Business Planning
• Organizational Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Цанка Маринова Златева-Петкова is a Senior Assistant (academic rank equivalent to Assistant Professor) at the Technical University - Gabrovo, Faculty of Economics, Department of Management. She holds a Doctorate in Economic Sciences and has been actively contributing to both teaching and research in management disciplines. Her academic career spans multiple decades with consistent scholarly output and engagement with practical business challenges. Institution: Technical University - Gabrovo Faculty: Faculty of Economics Department: Management Academic Degree: Doctor (scientific and educational), Economic Sciences Office: Cabinet 6102A Contact: zlateva@dir.bg Dr. Zlateva-Petkova's research interests span a broad spectrum of management disciplines with particular emphasis on organizational behavior, human resources management, business planning, and innovation management. Her work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging theoretical management concepts with practical applications in engineering and technology sectors. She has developed expertise in measuring organizational effectiveness, managing human resources in crisis situations, and creating innovative management products for companies working in specialized fields like mechatronics and clean technologies. Her scholarly output reveals a clear evolution of research interests over time. Early work focused on fundamental management concepts like business planning and organizational behavior, while more recent publications show increased specialization in innovation management, technological cycles, and the integration of engineering principles with business management. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate her strong focus on Industry 4.0 challenges, technological obsolescence, and the development of practical management tools for contemporary business environments. Her research consistently addresses Bulgarian industry contexts while engaging with international academic discourse. Dr. Zlateva-Petkova has successfully led and participated in multiple research projects at the Technical University - Gabrovo, particularly those related to developing innovative management products and services for companies in specialized technological fields. Her teaching portfolio includes four bachelor's level courses that reflect her research interests: Organizational Behavior, Business Economics, Business Planning, and Engineering. Her textbooks on business planning have become important educational resources in Bulgarian higher education.

NIKOLAY HRISTOV NENOVمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Industrial Management
• Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nikolay Hristov Nenov is a Part-time Lecturer at the Technical University - Gabrovo, Bulgaria, within the Faculty of Economics, Department of Management. Holding a Doctorate in Technical Sciences, he bridges industrial management with technical disciplines through extensive teaching and research in electronics and electrical engineering. His work emphasizes practical applications for industrial systems and student training. Nenov's research spans Industrial Management , Electronics , and Electrical Engineering , with core focus on industrial electronics , control circuits , induction heating systems , and emerging Industry 4.0 challenges. His methodology integrates theoretical frameworks with hands-on laboratory exercises, as demonstrated in his textbooks covering electrical measurements, electric drives, and industrial electronics. Recent investigations explore deformation-photon effects and environmental monitoring devices, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in induction heating applications (water heaters, boilers, industrial assemblies) and industrial electronics . Work evolved from foundational textbooks (2009-2011) to contemporary topics like Industry 4.0 (2021) and photon emission physics. Frequent collaborations with P. Tomchev and R. Ivanova yield engineering solutions for manufacturing, thermal systems, and radiation effects, highlighting consistent industry-academia partnerships.

• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain Technology
• Big Data Analytics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boyan Kolev Zhekov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Information Technology and Management in Ruse (UniBIT), Bulgaria, with additional scientific supervision roles in doctoral programs at ISTICN and ASOIU. His institutional footprint spans teaching, research leadership, and cross-organizational collaboration in national IT research initiatives. Research activities concentrate on high-impact domains where theoretical computer science meets operational security challenges: Cybersecurity : Developing self-improving cybercrime investigation techniques and security assessment methodologies for information systems/networks, with specialized focus on EU tax administration data protection Blockchain Innovation : Researching secure multi-party computation applications and transaction identification systems for financial assets Big Data Ecosystems : Architecting analytical frameworks for IoT data and learning experience optimization using machine learning Human-Technology Integration : Modeling user experience in workflow management systems and examining legal-technical interfaces in electronic printing As a dedicated doctoral supervisor, Dr. Zhekov guides 11 candidates across these interconnected fields, with research outputs directly addressing Bulgaria's and the EU's evolving cybersecurity infrastructure needs. His supervision portfolio demonstrates exceptional versatility in bridging theoretical rigor with practical implementation in critical national security contexts.

• Computer Simulations
• Mixed Reality Systems
• Visualization Technologies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhivko A. Velkov serves as a Scientific Supervisor in the doctoral program at ASOIU. His academic position as Associate Professor indicates substantial experience in higher education and research supervision. His research interests focus on computational technologies, specifically: Computer Simulations Mixed Reality Systems Visualization Technologies Computer Science applications Assoc. Prof. Velkov supervises doctoral candidates including Alexander Georgiev Girkinin, whose work involves computer simulations and visualizations in mixed reality systems. His research direction suggests strong technical expertise in emerging computational environments and visualization methodologies. As an active Associate Professor, he contributes to academic training at ASOIU through doctoral supervision and likely undergraduate/graduate teaching, though specific course information isn't available in the provided text.

• Information Systems
• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ivan Ganchev Garvanov serves as Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Technologies at University of National and World Economy (Sofia, Bulgaria), with office 108 in UniBIT 1 building. He extends his academic supervision to doctoral candidates at American University in Bulgaria (ASOIU), maintaining active cross-institutional collaboration. Primary contact is via email i.garvanov@unibit.bg. His research spans critical technology domains: Information Systems & Software Engineering (specializing in low-code development) Cybersecurity for cloud environments and Internet of Things (IoT) Decision Support Systems for infrastructure modernization Artificial Intelligence applications including image recognition and smart technology solutions Professor Garvanov currently supervises 8 doctoral students across two institutions, with research topics directly reflecting his expertise: software design using low-code platforms, drone detection algorithms, cloud security protocols, IoT cybersecurity frameworks, decision support modeling for street lighting infrastructure, intelligent solutions for smart technologies, and image recognition methodologies. His supervisory approach frequently involves collaboration with other faculty members as evidenced by co-supervision arrangements. While no scientific awards or laboratory affiliations are documented in available sources, his sustained doctoral supervision across multiple complex research areas demonstrates significant academic contribution. Prospective students should possess strong foundations in computer science with specialization aligning to his active research domains.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Elena Dikova Shoikova-Stoyanova serves as Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UniBIT, maintaining an active research and doctoral supervision profile. Her institutional affiliations include primary appointment at UniBIT and cross-appointment as Doctoral Supervisor for programs at ASOIU and ISTICN. Research focuses span: Human-Computer Interaction methodologies Immersive technology development (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D modeling) User Experience (UX) design systems Big Data Analytics for Internet of Things infrastructure Current projects include modeling tools for AR/VR user experiences and IoT-based big data analysis frameworks. She supervises PhD candidates including Victoria Vasileva Muchanova and Lyubomir Ivanov Gotsev, with collaborations spanning multiple doctoral programs. Her operational base is UniBIT 2 (Office 104), contactable via edshoikova@unibit.bg.