جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Philosophy
• Complexity Theory
• Materialism
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Manuel DeLanda is a New York-based cross-disciplinary theorist and artist. He holds the rank of Professor at The European Graduate School / EGS and serves as a lecturer at Princeton University's School of Architecture and Pratt Institute's Graduate Architecture and Urban Design program. His academic career includes past roles as a Fellow at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study (2000/01) and teaching positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. Education: BFA from the School of Visual Arts (New York), PhD from the European Graduate School (2010). Research interests span philosophy, complexity theory, materialism, science studies, and Deleuzean thought. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to topics like assemblage theory, urban capitalism, morphogenesis, and the philosophy of science. Key themes include the application of mathematical concepts (topology, chaos theory) to social and historical analysis, and rethinking materialist frameworks across disciplines. Notable contributions include books such as War in the Age of Intelligent Machines , A Thousand Years of Nonlinear History , and Assemblage Theory . His lectures (e.g., on economic agglomeration, urban capitalism, and Deleuzean philosophy) reflect his commitment to bridging abstract theory with empirical analysis. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, but his work is collaborative through academic networks and interdisciplinary projects in architecture, urbanism, and philosophy.

• Social pedagogy
• Non-formal education
• Classroom management
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Prof. Silviya Nikolaeva is a faculty member at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, affiliated with the Faculty of Education's Department of Social Work. She specializes in social pedagogy, non-formal education, and educational policy, with teaching responsibilities including courses on classroom management, European projects in education, and foundations of non-formal education. Research Focus: Her work explores systemic theories in educational sciences, innovative teaching methods, and the application of big data in education. She emphasizes contextualizing social pedagogy and project-based approaches within European and Bulgarian frameworks. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2011–2019) analyze non-formal education, inclusive learning environments, and educational modernization. Common themes include policy implementation, teacher competencies, and cross-national studies, particularly between Bulgaria and Ireland. Student Advising: She has supervised four doctoral candidates, including: Iva Boneva (2019): Inclusive attitudes in teachers Desislava Ivanova (2017): Social project beneficiaries Lilia Petrova (2012): School-family collaboration Alexander Ranev (2010): Teacher leadership

• 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.

• Science Fiction
• Cyberpunk Literature
• New Media
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Bruce Sterling is a Professor of New Media and Science Fiction at The European Graduate School (EGS), where he has taught intensive summer seminars since 2003. He also served as "visionary in residence" at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles starting in 2005. Sterling is internationally recognized as a science fiction writer, net critic, and cyberspace theorist, with significant influence in the cyberpunk movement. Sterling graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1976. His academic journey was followed by a prolific writing career that began with the publication of Involution Ocean in 1977. Sterling's research interests span the intersection of technology, culture, and narrative. He is particularly known for his work on cyberpunk literature, new media theory, and futurism. His concept of "design fiction" has influenced how designers and technologists think about future scenarios. Sterling's Viridian Design Movement promoted environmental awareness through design, while his Dead Media Project documented obsolete communication technologies. His writings consistently explore how technological change reshapes human experience, society, and our understanding of the future. Sterling's recent publications reveal a continued focus on the cultural implications of emerging technologies. His articles examine topics ranging from wearable computing and hyperlocal media to sustainable design and energy transitions. A recurring theme is the relationship between technological progress and environmental sustainability. Sterling frequently employs speculative approaches, using science fiction techniques to explore possible futures and challenge current assumptions about technology's trajectory. Sterling's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Campbell Award (1989) for Islands in the Net Hugo Award (1997) for Bicycle Repairman Hugo Award (1999) for Taklamakan Hayakawa Award (1999) for Taklamakan Clarke Award (2000) for Distraction Sterling has been instrumental in shaping digital culture discourse through his teaching, writing, and activism. As a co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, he has advocated for digital rights and freedoms. His work bridges academic theory, creative practice, and public engagement, making complex technological issues accessible to diverse audiences. Sterling founded both the Dead Media Project, an archive of obsolete media technologies, and the Viridian Design Movement, an environmental aesthetic initiative. These projects reflect his unique approach to understanding technology through both historical and future-oriented perspectives. His work often explores the lifecycle of technologies, from emergence to obsolescence, and considers how design choices today shape possible futures.

• Data Science
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning Applications
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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.

• Educational Leadership
• Educational Innovations
• Competency-Based Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Luchezar Afrikanov serves as Assistant Professor ( главен асистент ) in the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures at New Bulgarian University, teaching Bulgarian studies courses including Competency Approach and Innovations in Education (BULB621). His office is located in room 612, II Corps (contact: 0885155524/Viber, lafrikanov@nbu.bg ), with Tuesday office hours 10:30-14:30. His research centers on educational leadership, competency-based frameworks, and innovation ecosystems, with emphasis on coaching methodologies, design thinking, and entrepreneurial education. He integrates European project management expertise into sustainable education models, particularly addressing green skills development and burnout prevention for educators within Balkan contexts. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications for teacher training and organizational transformation. Recent publications (2018-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Sustainable education through green schools and VR-enhanced environmental curricula; (2) Teacher resilience via burnout prevention and coaching skill development; (3) Entrepreneurial ecosystems including inclusive mentoring models and student readiness assessments. These studies predominantly employ case-based methodologies within Bulgarian, Romanian, and Serbian educational settings, often supported by Erasmus+ initiatives. Dr. Afrikanov actively contributes to international projects including Voice UP (Erasmus+, 2020) and APEL (Erasmus+, 2021), developing training toolkits for women's job reintegration and youth leadership. His grant work focuses on European project coordination, with outputs including methodological guidelines for dual education systems and social innovation frameworks. He collaborates with Bulgarian NGOs advancing educational reform and social innovation, particularly through initiatives promoting teacher resilience and school culture transformation. His current projects emphasize cross-border knowledge exchange in Southeastern Europe, notably through the EUNITA network and Green Schools partnerships.

Krassen Stefanov Stefanovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technology Enhanced Learning
• Semantic Based Knowledge Systems
• Computer Networks Design
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Professor Krassen Stefanov Stefanov is a researcher at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (FMI), Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", with over 30 publications and leadership roles in 15 European Commission RTD projects. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Sofia University and is a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor. 2003–2004: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Instructor, Birmingham, UK 2002: Euro Innovation Manager certification, Brno University of Technology 2000–2001: Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI and CCNA) 1996–1997: MSc in Educational and Training Systems Design, University of Twente 1977–1982: MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science, Sofia University His research focuses on Technology Enhanced Learning , Semantic Knowledge Systems , Mobile Applications , and Open Development Platforms . He specializes in designing educational programs, modeling social processes, and consulting SMEs on ICT adoption. His publications from 2010–2012 emphasize digital libraries , metadata repositories , serious games , and cloud-based learning networks , with a strong emphasis on lifelong competence development and ICT standardization . Scientific Awards Best Paper Award, 5th International ePortfolio 2007 Conference He has led projects like the Share.TEC portal and weSPOT cloud platform , contributing to teacher training, SME consulting, and European RTD initiatives. His work involves designing competence assessment models and service-oriented e-learning infrastructures . Labs & Teams Professor Stefanov is affiliated with FMI Researchers and has collaborated extensively in the TENCompetence network, developing open-source infrastructures for lifelong learning. He co-created the Share.TEC portal for educational resource sharing and contributed to the I*Teach methodology for teacher training.

Nikola Popovskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Development
• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
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Nikola Popovski is a Professor at the International Slavic University 'G.R. Derzhavin', teaching in both the Faculty of Economics and Organization of Entrepreneurship and Faculty of Technical Sciences and Informatics across campuses in Sveti Nikole and Bitola. He holds a Doctorate in Economics from UKIM, Skopje, and has served in academic roles at FON University (as Dean), European Center for Peace and Development (UN University for Peace), and others. His research focuses on economic development, public finance, globalization, knowledge-based economies, and employment dynamics during crises. His recent publications analyze corporate bonds, network leadership models, fiscal policy, and environmental taxation, reflecting interdisciplinary trends in economic policy and sustainable development. He has contributed to academic conferences in the Balkans and collaborated with institutions like Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Scientific Awards : None explicitly mentioned. He has held significant roles in government (Minister of Finance, Member of Parliament), banking (Development Bank of North Macedonia), and academic governance (Dean of Faculty of Economic Sciences at FON University).

• Methodology of Literary Education
• Modern Bulgarian Language
• History of Bulgarian Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Ognyana Georgieva-Teneva, DSc, holds an Associate Professor position at the Department of New Bulgarian Studies, New Bulgarian University (NBU). Her academic career spans over four decades, beginning with her Master's in Bulgarian Language and Literature from Sofia University (1981). She earned a Doctor of Philology (1997) and later a Doctor of Philological Sciences (2022). Her research focuses on literary education methodologies, modern Bulgarian language, children's literature, and civic education. She has authored monographs such as Large periodicals and literature for the little ones (2024) and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed articles. As an educator, she teaches courses like Methodology of Teaching Bulgarian Language and Literature and Literary Education in a Civic Perspective . Her editorial roles include Managing Editor of Criticism (1999–2006) and Editor-in-Chief of Bulgarian Language and Literature (1985–2011). She is affiliated with organizations such as the International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (SCOPUS) editorial board and the Association of Professors of Slavonic Countries. Her recent publications emphasize cross-cultural analysis, civic values in literature, and pedagogical innovation. She actively engages in public debates on educational reform and the role of literature in fostering critical thinking. Her work bridges literary theory with practical teaching methods, emphasizing dialogue-based learning and media literacy.

Ioannis Parmenion Patiasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Project Management
• Project Risk Management
• Design of Robotics Systems
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Ioannis Parmenion Patias is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics , Sofia University , specializing in Project Management , Robotics , and Ethically Aligned Design . He holds a PhD in Computer Informatics (2001), a PMP certification (2010), and an MBA (2013). Education: MSc, Technical University of Sofia (1993) Candidate of PhD, Technical University of Sofia (1994-2000) PhD, Computer Informatics (2001) PMP Certification, PMI USA (2010) MBA, International Hellenic University (2013) Research Interests span Project Risk Management , Robotics , and Prompt Engineering , with a focus on ethical design , cloud federation , and knowledge-based systems . His work bridges autonomous systems and public policy . Scientific Projects include EU-funded initiatives like SUMMIT (2023-) and me_HeLi-D (2022-), alongside MIRACle (2020-2022) and GATE (2019-2020), emphasizing robotics , cloud integration , and mental health resources . Publications cover topics from ethical robotics to mobile healthcare apps , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He has authored books such as Embedded Control in Autonomous Systems (2024) and Design of Robotics Systems (2017).

Ivan Kolev Koichevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Ivan Kolev Koichev is a Professor at the Department of Software Technologies within the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University 'St Kliment Ohridski'. He serves as the Director of the MSc program in Information Retrieval and Knowledge Discovery and Head of the Department of Software Technologies Education. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Information Retrieval. MSc in Applied Mathematics (1988), Sofia University PhD in Computer Science (1998), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Postdoc Fellowships at GMD Germany (1999-2002) and Robert Gordon University UK (2002-2005) His work focuses on adaptive learning systems, fact-checking, author obfuscation, and community question-answering frameworks. Key publications address concept drift adaptation, political debate analysis, image claim verification, and credible news detection. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Preslav Nakov and Momchil Hardalov. He has contributed to SemEval-2016 Task 3 and developed the LEAF multiple-choice question generation system. His research integrates linguistic analysis, credibility assessment, and algorithmic innovation across multidisciplinary domains.

Anely Nedelchevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmacognosy
• Medicinal plants
• Ethnobotany
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Prof. Anely Nedelcheva holds a Professorship in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry at Sofia University’s Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, where she has served since 2018. Previously, she was an Associate Professor (2012–2018) and Assistant Professor (1997–2012) in Botany at the same institution. Her research focuses on ethnobotany, traditional herbal medicine, and pharmacognostic analysis of medicinal plants. She leads projects such as the 2017–2018 ethnobotanical study of Bulgaria’s North Black Sea coast and contributed to EU-funded initiatives like HEI-PLADI (2015–2018), developing e-learning resources on plant taxonomy. She chairs the Scientific Education Council of the Balkan Ecological Center and is active in editorial roles for journals like the EurAsian Journal of BioSciences . Her teaching spans master’s-level pharmacognosy courses and botanical electives. Education: PhD in Biological Sciences (1998), M.Sc. in Biology/Medicinal Plants (1989), both from Sofia University. She has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including a 2014 Springer volume on Balkan medicinal ethnobotany. Her utility patents include compositions based on honey and herbal extracts. Research interests emphasize morphological/phytochemical plant identification, traditional knowledge preservation, and cross-cultural comparisons of herbal medicine practices. Professional Engagement: Member of AMAPSEEC (since 2000), the International Society of Ethnobiology (since 2010), and reviewer for numerous journals including Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine . She has published textbooks on plant taxonomy and biology education for Bulgarian schools, reflecting her commitment to science communication and pedagogy.

• European Integration
• Public Administration Reform
• Political Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Asst. Prof. Ivan Nachev, PhD, holds an academic position as Chief Assistant at Sofia University's Department of Political Sciences. He specializes in European integration, public administration reform, and political systems analysis. His professional affiliations include editor-in-chief roles at Political Analysis Journal and advisory positions with Eurolimes and Team Europe (DG COMM). Education: He earned dual degrees in Political Science (1993) and Cultural Studies (1996) from Sofia University, followed by a PhD in Political Theory (2004). Postdoctoral research included EU governance studies at the University of Nottingham and participation in the EU-funded 'Accommodating Creative Knowledge' project in Amsterdam. Research focuses on Bulgarian-EU relations, public administration modernization, and knowledge-based urban development. Notable works include analyses of EU enlargement challenges, Sofia's 'creative class' model, and EU policy communication post-Brexit. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, his extensive advisory work and editorial roles reflect professional recognition. Teaching includes courses on political systems, religion-politics interactions, and EU-West-East dynamics. Labs/Teams: Active in EU-funded research networks and the Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence. Current initiatives address EU solidarity mechanisms and climate-energy policy contradictions in Bulgaria.

Iva Dimovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Athletics
• 400m Running
• Youth Athletics Training
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Iva Dimova serves as Chief Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletics at the Faculty of Pedagogy, National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", where she has held academic positions since 2017. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Sports (2018), National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" Master's in Physical Education and Sports (2014), National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" Dual Bachelor's degrees in Sports (Athletics Coach) and Physical Education (Physical Education Teacher) (2013), National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" Secondary Education, "Neofit Rilski" Secondary School, Harmanli (2009) Her research centers on athletic performance optimization through: 400m running techniques (smooth and hurdles) Youth multi-event training systems Heptathlon/decathlon methodologies for elite athletes Athletics integration in primary education Her 42 publications (23 international) emphasize evidence-based coaching frameworks, with her 2020 monograph establishing structured multi-event training protocols for children under 14. This work reflects her dual expertise as both scholar and practitioner. As academic supervisor for graduate students and lecturer at the Center for Postgraduate Qualification, she bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application. Her coaching portfolio spans elite athletes (sprints, jumps, all-around events since 2018) and developmental programs for children aged 4-18. She actively shapes athletics discourse as editorial board member of "Athletics & Science" (ISSN 2603-4263) and through organizational roles in events like the National Student Universiade (Varna, 2019) and "Athletics Stars of Sofia" tournament series (2017-2019).

• Bulgarian History
• Archival Science
• Cultural Heritage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anka Todorova Ignatova is an Associate Professor at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, Faculty of History, Department of Early-modern and Modern Bulgarian History. Her primary research focuses on Bulgarian history, archival science, and cultural heritage, with specialization in 19th-20th century historical documentation, museum studies, and oral history methodologies. Her research explores diverse aspects of Bulgarian historical preservation including: Cultural memory and commemorative practices Archival management and documentary heritage Monument conservation and museum studies Bulgarian-Russian historical relations Religious and social history during transitional periods Ignatova has led major research projects including 'Heritage for the Future' (2023-2024) focusing on university museum digitization and 'Experienced Past' (2013-2015) documenting communist-era oral histories. She maintains active collaboration with archival institutions across Bulgaria.