Angel Petrov Anchev is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Mechanics of Materials at the Technical University - Gabrovo , Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Instrument Making. He holds a Doctorate in Technical Sciences and has led or participated in numerous research projects focused on fatigue strength, surface plastic deformation, and welding technologies. University: Technical University - Gabrovo Academic Rank: Professor Department: Materials Science and Mechanics of Materials His research interests span multiple domains, including: Materials Science: Surface integrity, fatigue behavior, and creep analysis of metals. Mechanical Engineering: Residual stress modeling, cold working processes, and structural component optimization. Welding Technology: Electron beam welding of dissimilar alloys and intermetallic phase control. His recent publications emphasize diamond burnishing, fatigue strength improvement, and surface engineering of stainless steels and aluminum alloys. He has collaborated on international projects related to surface integrity and welding. While specific scientific awards are not mentioned, his work has significantly advanced mechanical surface treatment methodologies.






