جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Organizational Management
• Project Management
• Social Management
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Kristian Hadjiev is a Professor at the Department of Administration and Management of New Bulgarian University (NBU) . With over 25 years of academic experience since 1997, he specializes in virtual teams , organizational design , and project management , focusing on high-performance organizations and cultural change management . Received his PhD from NBU in 2004 and a second Doctorate from the Higher Attestation Commission (VAK) in 2009. Has served as Head of the Department of Business Administration (2012) and currently leads in virtual team management. Active in editorial boards including the International Journal of Private Higher Education and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences' Economic Thought journal. His research explores virtual team effectiveness , organizational transformation , and innovative management models , supported by projects like TUdi (2021-2025) for EU-China soil sustainability and earlier work on training virtual teams in business competitions. He has developed curricula for online education, including e-health programs, and contributed to accreditation standards for doctoral programs. Prof. Hadjiev participates in international conferences (e.g., Struga International University , Dubai Management Conference ) and co-founded the Center for Risk Analysis (CAUR) while mentoring students and contributing to policy frameworks for higher education reform.

Irena Mladenovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Organizational Change and Development
• Organizational Culture
• Management
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Irena Mladenova, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA), Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. Her academic role combines research, teaching, and consulting expertise in organizational change, management, and entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD in Organizational Change and Adaptability, an MBA from FEBA, and a Master in Banking and Entrepreneurship from a joint European program. Her professional experience spans over 20 years across private and public sectors, including roles at international consultancies (Kearney, PwC) and the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy. She served as Deputy Minister of Economy in caretaker governments (2013, 2014, 2021) and as Head of Corporate Development in a regional energy firm. Her consulting work focuses on organizational restructuring, strategic planning, and market entry strategies. Research interests include organizational adaptability, digital transformation in SMEs, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship ecosystems. She has advised on mergers, acquisitions, and public-sector reforms, emphasizing practical applications of management theories. Publications highlight themes like digital transformation in SMEs, leadership’s role in organizational adaptability, and governance frameworks for collaborative networks. She actively contributes to academic platforms (ORCID, ResearchGate) and engages with industry through FEBA’s initiatives.

FATME YUSEINOVA RASHIDOVAمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computer Science
• Educational Technology
• Cybersecurity
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Fatme Yuseinova Rashidova is a Senior Lecturer at the Technical University - Gabrovo , affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Automation, Information and Control Technology . Her work bridges computer science , educational technology , and systems engineering . Research Focus: Automated scheduling, distance learning platforms, cybersecurity in Industry 4.0, and AI applications in education. Publications: 29 scientific works, including a 2025 textbook on internet-based systems and recent papers on timetabling optimization, SWOT analysis in education, and AI challenges. Projects: Participated in 14 research initiatives, including electronic voting systems, smart medicine dispensers, and cybersecurity frameworks for industrial environments. Contributions: Developed centralized timetabling systems, virtual admission environments, and online testing platforms. Her projects emphasize reducing administrative burdens, improving accuracy in educational processes, and enhancing student satisfaction.

• Internet of Things
• E-Government
• Smart City Ecosystems
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Assoc. Prof. Boyan Zhekov, PhD is an active faculty member at the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (UNIBIT) in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he serves in the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Information Sciences. He teaches courses including Case Studies in Digital Transformation (SHEB609) and holds academic appointments at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and New Bulgarian University as a visiting lecturer. MSc in Information Technologies from Technical University - Sofia Specialized in IT and Economics across UK, France, Netherlands, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan His research focuses on the intersection of digital governance and emerging technologies, with significant contributions to Internet of Things applications in public administration, smart city ecosystems, and open data frameworks. His work demonstrates a consistent emphasis on practical implementations of ICT solutions for governmental modernization, particularly through EU-funded projects and national initiatives. Current projects examine IoT business models and startup ecosystems within smart city contexts. Prof. Zhekov actively contributes to European research policy as a Horizon 2020 National Contact Point for Future and Emerging Technologies, ICT, and Secure Societies, while serving on the Programme Committee for ICT. His professional engagement extends to leadership roles in Japanese-Bulgarian academic networks including JICA Alumni Bulgaria and Nihon Tomono Kai. Member of Horizon 2020 National Contact Network Board member of Union of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Communications (SEES) President of JICA Alumni Bulgaria Vice President of JSPS Alumni Bulgaria His advisory work includes technical ICT audits for EU-funded projects under Operational Program RCBIS (2007-2013) and development of sectoral information strategies for regional governance (2014-2020). Recent projects for the Ministry of Education analyze national research infrastructure roadmaps and map Bulgaria's scientific infrastructure landscape.

Alexandra Andreeva Soskovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computability Theory
• Computable Structure Theory
• Mathematical Logic
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Alexandra Andreeva Soskova is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematical Logic and its Applications at Sofia University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. She holds a PhD in Mathematics (1990) and has held academic roles since 1979, including Head of Department (2008-2016) and Vice Dean (2015-2016). Her research focuses on computability theory, computable structure theory, and enumeration reducibility, with notable contributions to degree spectra and abstract structures. Education: BS (1978), MS (1979) in Mathematics, PhD (1990) in Mathematical Logic (Sofia University) Award: Honorary badge 'St. Kliment Ohridski' (2020) Her work explores effective properties of abstract structures, including coding in graphs, cohesive powers, and jump inversion theorems. She has supervised multiple PhD and MS students, including Stefan Vatev. Key grants include collaborations with institutions in Austria, Russia, and the US. She actively participates in academic service, including roles with the Association for Symbolic Logic and organizing international conferences.

• E-commerce
• Digital Business
• Leadership Studies
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Д-р Силвена Денчева Яндарнова is an Associate Professor at Varna University of Management since 2017, specializing in Social Management. She previously served as Chief Assistant Professor from 2010 to 2016 and earned her Ph.D. in Social Management in 2004. Her teaching focuses on Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Electronic Marketing across programs like IHM, ITM, IBM, MBA, and MSc IHTM in both English and Bulgarian. Her research explores e-commerce, digital business, leadership dynamics, creativity studies, and virtual communities in tourism. Notable works include the monograph *Virtual Communities in Tourism* (2016) and contributions to journals like *National Economic Archive* and *Management and Sustainable Development Magazine*. She actively participates in academic projects like Pro Extour and is engaged in textbook authorship. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Social Management (2004) Key Roles: Module leader in Management and Organizational Behavior Office Hours: Dobrich Campus: Wed 12–1 PM Varna Campus: Sat 12–1 PM Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, emphasizing digital transformation in business and tourism sectors.

Nikola Vangelovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Advertising
• Digital Marketing
• Public Relations
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Nikola Vangelov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Public Relations and Advertising at Sofia University, where his academic work centers on the intersection of advertising theory, digital innovation, and historical communication practices. His research particularly examines technological applications in advertising within smart city environments and social media ecosystems. His scholarly focus spans digital advertising methodologies, influencer marketing dynamics, political communication frameworks, and the historical evolution of advertising in Bulgaria. Key contributions include analyses of AI-driven out-of-home advertising, metaverse marketing strategies, and socialist-era propaganda techniques. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional advertising principles with emerging digital paradigms, emphasizing consumer engagement in technologically advanced urban contexts. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a pronounced shift toward AI integration in digital out-of-home advertising, with significant contributions to understanding influencer marketing in book publishing and historical political communication in socialist Bulgaria. His work consistently demonstrates methodological rigor through critical reviews, historical analyses, and empirical studies of contemporary advertising phenomena, establishing him as a leading voice in Balkan advertising research.

Valeriya Nikolaeva Simeonovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Metagenomics
• Bioinformatics
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Valeriya Nikolaeva Simeonova is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Sofia, specializing in Information Technologies . Her research focuses on interdisciplinary applications at the intersection of Bioinformatics , Machine Learning , and Parallel Computing , particularly for error discovery in metagenomics data and QSAR modeling in plant biology. Her work emphasizes Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, where she develops algorithms for error detection and correction. She has contributed to optimizing genome assembly techniques through soft computing approaches and explored distributed computing for financial time series forecasting. Notable publications include studies on Golden Root in vitro culture growth (2013) and metagenomics NGS error detection (2015) in journals like BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT . Her collaborations span institutions in Bulgaria, France, and Belgium.

Olga Ilieva Georgievaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
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Olga Ilieva Georgieva is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (FMI) , Sofia University , specializing in Software Technologies . She has held academic positions at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Technical University of Sofia , and is actively involved in research, teaching, and national/EU-funded projects. Education: 1986 – Faculty of Automatics, TU-Sofia 1995 – PhD, Institute of Control and System Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 2000 – Associate Professor, Institute of Control and System Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 2008 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University Research Interests: Her work spans Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , Data Mining , and Soft Computing Methods . She applies these to domains such as emotion recognition from EEG , QoS in web services , educational data mining , and industrial energy modeling . Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Systems (2016) Teaching & Projects: She teaches courses including Requirements Engineering , Models of Software Systems , Fuzzy Sets and Applications , and Professional Ethics at Sofia University, and previously taught at TU-Sofia. She leads or co-leads multiple national and EU projects such as GATE: Big Data for Smart Society , ITDGate , and Modelling of Voluntary Saccadic Eye Movements .

Georgi Dimitrov Mengovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Behavioral Economics
• Decision Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Georgi Dimitrov Mengov serves as a full-time faculty member at the Faculty of Economics, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" since 2005, heading the Center for Modeling Socioeconomic Systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges computational neuroscience and economic decision-making through affiliations including the editorial board of the International Journal of Neural Networks and Advanced Applications and advisory roles at Swiss Innovation Valley. His research focuses on human-oriented decision science , examining neural correlates of economic choices, emotional memory dynamics, and socioeconomic forecasting. Mengov develops computational models predicting intuitive economic behavior using neural network architectures, with particular emphasis on Behavioral economics and risk analysis Neurocomputational modeling of social systems Mathematical-psychological frameworks for decision processes His publication trends reveal consistent interdisciplinary integration: neural network methodologies applied to socioeconomic problems (2006-2018), behavioral economics of digital networks (2021-2025), and foundational work in human decision theory through monographs like Decision Science: A Human-Oriented Perspective (Springer, 2015). Recent work increasingly addresses turbulent economic environments and virtual social networking impacts. Scientific contributions include editorial leadership for major journals and program committee participation in the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (2013-2019). Notable recognitions include ORCID registration (0000-0001-8157-3246) and ResearchGate profile. As academic advisor and center director, Mengov mentors emerging researchers while leading projects on socioeconomic modeling. His work demonstrates strong integration of theoretical neuroscience with practical economic applications, securing consistent publication output in high-impact journals including Neural Networks and Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics . Mengov maintains active research laboratories focused on neuroeconomic modeling and socioeconomic forecasting, with recent work exploring fractal social structures and virtual network economics. Current projects examine motivation dynamics in turbulent economic environments through the ACCESS Press publications.

Boyan Paskalev Bontchevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Architecture
• E-Learning Systems
• Adaptive Hypermedia
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Boyan Paskalev Bontchev is a Professor in the Department of Software Technologies at Sofia University's Faculty of Informatics. With a PhD in Computer Science from the Center of Informatics and Computer Technology - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, he has established himself as a prominent academic in software engineering and educational technology fields. His academic career includes teaching Java Server/Side Programming and OOAD-UML courses at Sofia University and New Bulgarian University since 2000. Professor Bontchev's research focuses on e-learning systems, adaptive hypermedia, and software architecture. His work centers around developing self-adaptive educational platforms, with significant contributions to the ARCADE e-learning platform that complies with IEEE LTSA standards. He has published extensively on topics including courseware composition, learning content interoperability, and assessment frameworks, demonstrating a consistent research trajectory in educational technology systems. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of educational technology, particularly in self-adaptive hypermedia navigation, e-learning courseware delivery, and assessment interoperability. The research shows progression from foundational work on software architecture to increasingly sophisticated adaptive learning systems that incorporate learner modeling and personalized educational experiences. Professor Bontchev maintains active industry connections, having worked as a software engineer and project manager at companies including Rila Solutions, ESDI Ltd., and OBLOG Software Ltd. His international experience includes research stays at the University of Vienna and Technical University of Aachen, contributing to his broad perspective on educational technology development. With proficiency in multiple programming languages and environments including Java, JSP, Oracle, and web technologies, he bridges theoretical computer science with practical educational applications. His multilingual capabilities (English, Portuguese, German, Russian, Spanish) further enhance his international research collaborations and academic contributions.

Dessislava Georgieva Petrova-Antonovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Service-Oriented Architectures
• Web Services
• Distributed Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dessislava Georgieva Petrova-Antonova is a Professor at Sofia University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics , specializing in the Department of Software Technologies . Her work focuses on service-oriented architectures, web services, and big data systems for smart cities. She holds a PhD in Software Technologies from Technical University of Sofia (2007) and an MSc in Computer Systems and Control (2000). PhD: Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Computer Systems and Control (2007) MSc: Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Computer Systems and Control (2000) Research Interests: She pioneers methodologies for testing web service compositions (e.g., TASSA ), develops big data platforms for smart governance, and explores digital twin modeling for urban environments. Her projects integrate IoT, quality of service (QoS) frameworks, and data-driven policy tools. Projects: Leads initiatives like National CogniTwin (National Science Fund, 2019–2022) and Big4Smart (NSF, 2017–2020). Collaborates in EU programs such as Digital Twin Cities Centre (2020–2025) and People Network+ (FP7, 2012–2013). Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with the GATE Center of Excellence and contributes to international teams in big data and smart city research. Her work bridges academia and industry through tools like TESSI (Web Service Testing Tool) and faultInjector (BPEL Fault Injection Tool).

Edgar Vadimovich Vatamanitsaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Client-server programming
• Java and Android pattern development
• Application information systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Edgar Vadimovich Vatamanitsa serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Chernivtsi National University, specializing in cross-platform software development and cloud computing applications. His work bridges academic research with industry practice through active engagement in both university teaching and commercial software development. Education: Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (2013): Systems Software, Software Engineer Dr. Vatamanitsa's research centers on Java/Android pattern development, client-server architectures, and distributed systems. He pioneers practical implementations of design patterns in cloud environments, with significant contributions to optical field simulation, semiconductor modeling, and intelligent transportation systems. His methodology emphasizes cross-platform efficiency and real-world applicability of theoretical computing concepts. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in cloud-based optical computation (AWS infrastructure), Java pattern implementation for Android, and cross-platform solutions for traffic management and semiconductor physics. His work consistently integrates distributed systems with domain-specific challenges in optics, printing technology, and educational analytics, demonstrating exceptional versatility across engineering disciplines. Professional Activities: Member of Bukovina Information Technology Cluster (since 2022) Senior Software Developer at EPAM SYSTEMS Certificate in Cross-platform Programming and Information Security (Ternopil National Technical University, 2023) Tech Summer Bootcamp for Teachers participant (2023)

• Organizational Management
• Information Systems
• Business Information Flows
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Minka Miteva Yordanova serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences at Technical University - Gabrovo, actively contributing to academic and research activities since 2011 through multiple institutional projects. Her research focuses on the intersection of management theory and information technology applications, with primary expertise in: Organizational Management and Business Process Modeling Information Systems Design and Security Computer-Based Educational Methods and Web Accessibility Economic Growth Analysis in National Sectors Analysis of her 15 publications (2011-2016) reveals consistent emphasis on practical implementations of management models in Bulgarian academic and business contexts, particularly in IT project execution, organizational communication, and time management systems. Her work predominantly appears in UNITECH and INFOTEH conference proceedings, demonstrating strong institutional collaboration within Southeast European academic networks. Dr. Yordanova has participated in seven internal research projects at TU Gabrovo (2011-2018) as both researcher and team member, addressing critical areas including modern educational technologies, economic forecasting for EU structural funds, and computer-based research methodologies. These projects involved cross-functional teams of 5-10 specialists focused on translating theoretical models into operational frameworks for national economic development.

• Data Science
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chief Assistant Professor Gloria Hristova, PhD candidate in Data Science, holds a dual academic role at Sofia University's Department of Statistics and Econometrics within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. Her research focuses on applying machine learning and NLP techniques to business analytics, digital transformation assessment, and public sentiment analysis. She teaches courses on text analytics, machine learning for finance, and quantitative management methods. Active in open-source contributions, her GitHub repositories showcase projects in data science competitions and Python-based analytical tools development. Education: PhD Studies in Data Science (2019–present), Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Sofia University. Professional memberships include the Data Science Society. Research Interests: Business Applications of Machine Learning Sentiment Analysis in Public Services Automated Analytics Tools Development Text Mining for Customer Insights Published works analyze digital transformation in SMEs, public opinion on e-government services, and banking chat data analytics. Her recent projects employ transformer-based language models and BERTopic for topic modeling in crisis contexts like pandemic education shifts. Professional Affiliations: Representative of FEBA in the Assistant's Club at Sofia University. Collaborates with academic and industry partners on data-driven solutions for enterprise digitalization challenges.