Prof. Dr. Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University St. Kl. Ohridski, Bulgaria. His academic career has been dedicated to quantum chemical modelling of catalytic systems and nanostructured materials. PhD in Organic Chemistry (2008), Sofia University B.Sc. in Chemistry (2002), Sofia University Research Focus: Quantum chemical modelling of microporous materials and oxide surfaces Transition metal surfaces and nanoparticles for catalysis Reaction mechanisms on catalytic systems Hydrogen purification and storage Drug delivery systems Scientific Achievements: 2014 National Award (Pythagoras) for junior scientists Leader of multiple NSF-funded research projects Extensive computational work on catalytic materials Academic Contributions: He actively referees for top journals including Journal of Catalysis and Surface Science , and has co-authored book chapters on nanoporous materials and transition metal systems.
Radoslava Danailova Hristova serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, specializing in advanced computational systems. Her work focuses on integrating grid and cloud technologies with business processes and scientific applications. Her research spans Grid Computing , Cloud Infrastructure , and Service-Oriented Architectures , with significant contributions to distributed systems management. Key areas include: Business Process Management in heterogeneous grid environments Performance monitoring frameworks for HPC applications Middleware development for virtual organizations Resource allocation strategies for scientific modeling Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical grid/cloud implementations, particularly in evolving middleware infrastructure (2012-2014) and business process integration. Her work bridges theoretical physics applications with enterprise-level distributed systems. No formal scientific awards are documented in available sources. While no current advisees or major grants are explicitly listed, her publications indicate active collaboration with international research teams including EGI (European Grid Infrastructure) and g-Lite middleware developers. Hristova contributes to Sofia University's Grid Farm operations, supporting physics experiments and environmental modeling. Her technical leadership includes developing ROOT services, accounting systems, and security frameworks for distributed scientific computing environments.
Assoc. Prof. Zlatko Georgiev Varbanov is a distinguished academic at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria). With expertise spanning discrete mathematics, coding theory, and software development, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in both theoretical and applied computer science domains. His scholarly work bridges mathematical theory with practical implementations, particularly in DNA coding, quantum error correction, and software engineering principles. Dr. Varbanov's research interests encompass a diverse range of topics including Discrete Mathematics, Coding Theory, Algorithms, Programming, DNA codes, Quantum codes, and Information security. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of algebraic structures and practical coding applications, with particular emphasis on self-dual codes over finite fields and their applications in DNA computing and quantum information theory. In software engineering, he has made significant contributions to design patterns, asynchronous programming in C#, and static site generation techniques. Analysis of Dr. Varbanov's recent publications reveals a dual research trajectory: one strand focusing on theoretical aspects of coding theory (particularly DNA codes and quantum codes), and another addressing practical software engineering challenges. His work on design patterns, SOLID principles, and asynchronous programming in C# demonstrates his commitment to improving software development practices. The publications on static site generation and data storage services reflect his engagement with contemporary web development technologies and their optimization. Dr. Varbanov has been actively involved in numerous research projects, with current engagements extending into 2025. These projects focus on AI-driven information systems, mobile technologies for students with special needs, digital accessibility for visually impaired users, and enhancement of research indicators for faculty members. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and demonstrates a strong commitment to both theoretical research and practical applications that address real-world challenges.
Petko Petkov is a Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy , Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", specializing in theoretical chemistry and computational material science . He leads research in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) , zeolites , and quantum chemical modeling of nanomaterials. PhD in Theoretical Chemistry (Sofia University, 2009) MSc in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry (Sofia University, 2004) BSc in Chemistry (Sofia University, 2002) His research focuses on: Ab-initio molecular dynamics of hydrogen bonding DFT simulations for porous materials (MOFs/COFs/zeolites) Structure-property relationships in 2D conjugated frameworks Catalytic mechanism modeling for NO conversion and ceria surfaces Recent publication trends demonstrate expertise in: Electronic structure engineering of 2D MOFs Redox state control in conjugated polymers Kagome lattice design for metallic states Structure-directing agent dynamics in germanosilicates Hydrogen isotope transport in layered materials He teaches advanced courses on: Computational modeling of organic compounds Hybrid QM/MM methods Molecular modeling of functional materials Linux/Bash for scientific computing Prof. Petkov collaborates with leading institutions including: Jacobs University Bremen (PostDoc, 2014-2016) University of Leipzig (Scientific Assistant, 2016-2017) Max Planck Institute (co-author network)
Julia Romanova is an Associate Professor at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from both Sofia University (Bulgaria) and Université de Haute-Alsace (France), and has built an impressive academic career with research positions at prestigious institutions including University of Surrey (UK), University of Namur (Belgium), and Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research Dresden (Germany). Education: 2010 – Ph.D. in Chemistry, Sofia University (Bulgaria) & Université de Haute-Alsace (France) 2006 – Master in Computational Chemistry, Sofia University (Bulgaria) 2005 – Bachelor in Chemistry, Sofia University (Bulgaria) Dr. Romanova's research focuses on applied computational chemistry with special emphasis on organic and metal-organic compounds exhibiting attractive optical, magnetic and conducting properties. Her work spans theoretical chemistry, quantum mechanics, and density functional theory applications. She has made significant contributions to the field of singlet fission chromophores, molecular design of luminescent complexes, and computational approaches to materials science. Her research combines advanced computational methods with experimental validation to design novel materials for photovoltaic applications and biomedical uses. Analysis of Dr. Romanova's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in computational chemistry with increasing focus on machine learning applications in materials discovery. Her recent work demonstrates expertise in singlet fission chromophores, luminescent lanthanide complexes, and the relationship between molecular structure and photophysical properties. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges chemistry, physics, and computational science, with applications ranging from renewable energy to biomedical diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Evrika Award for achievements in sciences, Evrika Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria (2011) Award for the best project realized in the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Sofia (2009) French Government Scholarship for joint supervision of a thesis between University of Sofia and Université de Haute-Alsace (2007-2010) Dr. Romanova serves as Principal Investigator for multiple research projects including an Advanced Research Project on machine learning for structure-properties relationship evaluation (2019-2023, Bulgarian Science Fund) and PhD supporting projects at Sofia University. She co-supervises PhD student Joanna Stoycheva and teaches courses in General and Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry of the Elements, and Molecular Modeling of Excited States across multiple departments at Sofia University. Her academic mobility includes research stays at University of Surrey, University of Namur, and Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research Dresden, reflecting her strong international collaborations. Dr. Romanova's research activities are centered at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at Sofia University, where she leads projects focused on computational design of novel materials. Her work involves close collaboration with researchers from multiple institutions across Europe and utilizes advanced computational methods to investigate molecular properties and design new materials with targeted characteristics.
Jasmina Nedkova Petkova is a Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Chemistry , Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy , Sofia University, Bulgaria. Her work integrates quantum chemical methods with molecular modeling to study intermolecular interactions and ligand-receptor complexes. Education: PhD in Theoretical Chemistry, Sofia University (2012) MSc in Computational Chemistry, Sofia University (2008) BSc in Chemistry and Informatics, Sofia University (2007) Her research focuses on the theoretical investigation of molecular structures, optical properties, and binding mechanisms using advanced computational techniques. She has contributed to projects involving folate-based drug vectors, polyaniline-water coupling, and confined molecular systems. Recent publications highlight her expertise in molecular dynamics simulations , quantum chemistry , and materials modeling , with applications in pharmaceuticals and nanomaterials. She has participated in international workshops, including the 15th deMon Developers Workshop in Sofia (2015). Projects: Participant, COST Action CA21101 (COSY) (2022-2026) Participant, Drug-Peptide Vectors (National Science Fund of Bulgaria, 2016-2019) Coordinator, Theoretical Investigation of Water Absorption on Polyaniline (University of Sofia, 2019) Contact: Email: fhjp@chem.uni-sofia.bg Phone: +359 2 8161431
Anela Ivanova is a Professor at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University 'St. Kl. Ohridski'. She has served as Dean of the Faculty since 2023 and leads the Laboratory of Quantum and Computational Chemistry. Her academic career spans over two decades, with roles from Senior Assistant Professor to her current Professorship. Her research focuses on Molecular mechanisms of drug delivery systems Optical properties of organic light emitters Interfacial physicochemical systems Spin-hybrid complexes Computational protocol development Recent publications highlight her expertise in molecular dynamics simulations, quantum chemistry, and computational drug design. She has received international recognition through fellowships including Marie-Curie, Humboldt, and COST STSM programs. Scientific awards include BioExcel Goodwill Ambassador Marie-Curie Fellowship Humboldt Research Fellowship Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) within COST P12 She supervises computational projects on drug vectors, organic emitters, and membrane transport. Her lab collaborates with European institutions including Max Planck Institute and CNRS.
Metodi Traykov is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, New Bulgarian University (NBU). He holds a PhD in Informatics and Computer Science, having completed his doctoral thesis on Mathematical Models and Algorithms for Predicting the Spatial Structure of Proteins at South-West University 'Neofit Rilski'. He has been a faculty member at NBU since 2019 and previously served as an Assistant at South-West University from 2013 to 2018. Education: Bachelor's and Master's in Informatics, South-West University 'Neofit Rilski' (2012–2013) PhD in Informatics, South-West University 'Neofit Rilski' (2017) Teaching: Leads courses in Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Java, and Algorithms at NBU Guest lectures at American University in Bulgaria on Website Development, C# Programming, and Python Research: Focuses on Bioinformatics, protein structure prediction, optimization algorithms, and genetic code properties Developed mathematical models for protein folding and virtual reality applications Collaborates with researchers like Ivan Trenchev, Rossen Mavrevski, and Nikolina Pencheva Recent Publications: Explores computational methods in protein structure analysis and optimization algorithms Interdisciplinary work in virtual reality, cultural heritage preservation, and biostatistics
Assoc. Prof. Stoyan Mishev, PhD is affiliated with New Bulgarian University in the Department of Informatics . He teaches courses including Physical Methods in Biology , Atmosphere and Climate , and Physics and Astrobiology . Education PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (Sofia University, 2002) Bachelor's in Mathematics and Informatics (National Natural Science High School, 1997) Work Researcher at Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Dubna, Russia, 2004–2016) New Bulgarian University (since 2017) Research focuses on quantum mechanics (many-body problems in nuclear physics), machine learning , and computational physics . His publications address nuclear structure, phonon states, and beta decay phenomena. Scientific work trends include theoretical modeling of nuclear systems, application of computational methods, and interdisciplinary connections between physics and informatics. Office hours: Mondays 9:30–11:30, Wednesdays 16:00–18:00 (Room 315, Building I).
Professor Deybuk Vitaliy Grigorovich is affiliated with Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University , where he serves in the Department of Computer Systems and Networks under the Faculty of Physics. Holding a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree, he has been a full professor since 1984. PhD (1984): Kinetic properties of semiconductor crystals doped with magnetic impurities Doctoral Thesis (2004): Energy structure, chemical bonding, and properties of tetrahedrally coordinated semiconductors His research spans quantum computing and reversible logic design, focusing on thermodynamic stability of semiconductor alloys , spintronic devices , and ternary quantum circuits . Recent work addresses noise resilience in multi-control gates and phase stability of thermoelectric films . Representative publications include studies on: Extended Fredkin gate reconfiguration for fault-tolerant encryption (2025) AI-driven reversible network synthesis (2024) ZnSb-SnTe thin film thermoelectric stability (2024) He has supervised PhD candidates like: Vikluyk Yaroslav (2002) Korolyuk Yurii (2004) Ostapov Serhii (2004) As a textbook author, he has contributed to courses on electric circuits , discrete mathematics , and quantum computing . His lab at Chernivtsi University develops reversible quantum devices and low-power electronics for future technologies.
Professor Alia Tadjer is a distinguished Theoretical Chemist at the University of Sofia, Bulgaria, serving in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Department of Physical Chemistry. She has held the position of Professor in Theoretical Chemistry since 2011, following her promotion from Associate Professor (2000-2010). Her academic journey includes visiting professorships at South-Western University, Blagoevgrad, and research positions at prestigious institutions including University of Torino, University of Newcastle, Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research, and University of Cambridge. Professor Tadjer's research spans multiple cutting-edge domains of theoretical and computational chemistry. Her primary interests include the structure and properties of extended organic p-electronic molecular systems, behavior of non-ionic surfactants at interfaces, organic and hybrid systems for molecular devices, design of bioactive agents, and modeling of electrode materials for metal-ion batteries. Her work has evolved from fundamental quantum chemistry studies to applied research in energy storage materials, particularly focusing on lithium- and post-lithium-ion battery technologies. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a clear progression from early work on polymethine dyes and molecular aggregates to contemporary research on singlet fission chromophores, battery materials, and machine learning applications in chemistry. The recent publications (2020-2024) predominantly focus on energy storage materials, particularly for lithium, sodium, and magnesium ion batteries, alongside continued work on singlet fission materials for photovoltaic applications and computational methods development. Member of editorial board for International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, ARKIVOC, and Advances in Quantum Chemistry Editor of Progress in Theoretical Chemistry and Physics, Volume 30 (Springer, 2017) Organizer of major scientific events including QSCP XX (2015) and Size-dependent Effects in Materials (2010) Professor Tadjer has led numerous significant research projects funded by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science and international bodies including EU Framework Programs. Her current work focuses on molecular modeling of organic and bio-organic materials, singlet fission chromophores, and computational approaches to battery materials development. She maintains active collaborations across Europe through COST actions and Horizon 2020 projects.
Hristo Rasheev is a Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, Bulgaria. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry (2022) and M.Sc. in Computational Chemistry (2018) from the same university. His research focuses on computational design of advanced materials for post-Li-ion batteries and modeling electrochemical processes using quantum chemical methods. PhD, Theoretical Chemistry, University of Sofia (2022) M.Sc., Computational Chemistry, University of Sofia (2018) B.Sc., Chemistry, University of Sofia (2016) Rasheev combines theoretical and experimental approaches to study energy storage mechanisms in rechargeable batteries, particularly for Li+, Na+, and Mg2+ systems. His recent work explores molecular engineering of quinone-based materials, redox-active MOFs, and electrode-electrolyte interactions. His publications highlight innovations in battery materials, including dual-metal electrolytes, anthraquinone-functionalized graphene, and hybrid lithium-sodium ion cells. Research trends emphasize multiscale modeling, ion desolvation processes, and stability optimization of battery components. Rasheev actively participates in international collaborations, including research visits at University of Cambridge (2019) and Chalmers University of Technology (2018). He teaches courses in quantum chemistry, molecular design, and physical chemistry at both bachelor's and master's levels.
Professor Galia Madjarova is a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy , Sofia University "St. Clement of Ohrid" , where she serves as Head of the Department of Physical Chemistry since 2024. Her academic career spans over two decades, including roles as Vice-dean for the M.Sc. Pharmacy program (2019-2023). Her research focuses on theoretical chemistry , particularly the electronic structure of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons , magnetic properties of Heusler alloys as rare-earth-free permanent magnet alternatives, and molecular-level studies of ligand-receptor interactions for drug delivery systems. She also explores machine learning applications in discovering new materials for OLEDs and rechargeable batteries . At the educational level, Prof. Madjarova teaches Structure of Matter , Quantum Chemistry , and Applied Computational Chemistry courses, contributing to both B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs. She has conducted post-doctoral research at institutions in Japan, France, and Germany, including the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics . Her international collaborations include partnerships with researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , University of Tokyo , and institutions in Macedonia, Morocco, and Germany. Prof. Madjarova maintains active academic affiliations through her leadership role in the department and participation in research projects like COST action СА21101 (COSY) and "Molecular Modelling of HIV-inhibitors" .
Tzveta Apostolova serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Telecommunications at New Bulgarian University's Faculty of Telecommunications and Computer Technology. Her academic role encompasses teaching core physics and telecommunications courses while leading theoretical research in laser-matter interactions. Her research spans femtosecond laser physics , solid state physics , and biophysics , with emphasis on theoretical modeling of laser-induced phenomena in semiconductors and dielectrics. Key investigations include nanoplasm generation in atomic clusters, high harmonic generation in diamond, and non-equilibrium electron dynamics under intense irradiation. Her work bridges fundamental quantum kinetics with applications in nanofabrication, plasmonics, and inertial confinement fusion. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2000-2018) reveals dominant focus on ultrafast laser-semiconductor interactions , quantum kinetic modeling , and nonlinear optical phenomena . Recurring subfields include femtosecond pulse dynamics, electron-hole pair excitation, and high-harmonic generation in wide-bandgap materials, demonstrating consistent specialization in laser-driven solid-state processes. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses such as Physics for Telecommunications , Fiber-Optic Communication Systems , and AI Systems , alongside advanced mathematics and optimization modules. Institutional involvement includes leadership in the DNTP/France 01/9/09.05.2017 project on nanoplasm generation and participation in COST Action MP1208 for inertial confinement fusion research.
Prof. Ivan Christov, PhD, is a faculty member at the Faculty of Theology , University of Sofia , affiliated with the Department of Systematic Theology . His research spans both quantum physics and theology , focusing on topics like entanglement in quantum systems and the reception of Byzantine philosophical texts. Research Interests Quantum Mechanics and Nonlinear Optics Computational Physics (Monte Carlo Methods) Byzantine Theology and Philosophy Historical Manuscript Studies Selected Publications His recent work includes studies on entanglement islands in quantum lattices (2025) and analysis of 10th-century Preslav translations (2024), illustrating his interdisciplinary expertise. Contact Email: ichri@theo.uni-sofia.bg
