The Assembly of Academicians of BAS has elected the following new Corresponding Members:
Engineering sciences:
Corresponding Member Georgi Dimitrov Todorov (born 1961)
His scientific and applied achievements are in the fields of: virtual engineering, engineering analyses, simulation modeling, 3D technologies, rapid prototyping technologies and implantology. He is Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology at the Technical University of Sofia.
Biosciences:
Corresponding Member Soren Bohos Hayrabedyan (born 1972)
His main scientific contributions are in the field of reproductive immunology, molecular immunopathology and carcinogenesis, cell signalling, in silico modelling of receptor-ligand interactions and bioinformatics of signalling pathways. He works at the Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction, BAS.
Corresponding Member Violeta Borisova Velikova (born 1963)
Her main scientific achievements are in the field of plant ecophysiology and contributions to the study of changes in the functional activity and structure of the photosynthetic apparatus induced by various stresses. She works at the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS.
Medical Sciences:
Corresponding Member Ivo Spasov Petrov (born 1965)
His research interests are in cardiology, angiology, invasive cardiology and radiology. He has developed innovative methods in the field of endovascular cardiology, introduced many innovative therapeutic methods, stenting of renal and visceral arterial vessels, renal sympathetic denervation, etc.
Corresponding Member Slavcho Tomov Tomov (born 1962)
His scientific and professional interests are mainly in the field of gynaecological oncology. He introduced the surgical treatment of malignant and benign tumors of the female genital organs and robotic and laparoscopic gynecological surgery in the country. He is currently the Director of the Research Institute at the Medical University – Pleven. Head of a Center of Competence (Leonardo Da Vinci- 3D and Telemedicine, robotic and minimally invasive surgery). The Centre comprises the Institute of Robotics at BAS and the Medical University – Varna.
Agricultural Sciences:
Corresponding Member Ivan Iliev Atanasov (born 1962).
His scientific and applied contributions include: the identification of genetic diversity and genetic resources of economically important plant species such as grapevine, oil rose, lavender, sunflower and other agricultural crops; molecular markers have been developed and implemented to assess the biodiversity, genetic identity and homogeneity of cyanobacteria, production strains of lactic acid bacteria, grapevine seedlings, etc. ; participates in the creation of the “Bulgarian database on plant genomics” of economically important crops for the country. He works at the AgroBioInstitute (ABI) of the Agricultural Academy where he has been Director since 2017.
Corresponding member Ilia Tsachev Tsachev (born 1960)
His main scientific and applied contributions concern: study of hepatitis E in sheep, goats, horses, cattle, dogs and cats; detection of 3 viral subtypes – I, J, K BovHepV gt 1 in cattle and gt 2 in deer, stags and mouflons; introduction of SNAP ELISA in house diagnostics in the country; contributes to the promotion of knowledge on zoonotic diseases. He works in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Thracian University.
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Corresponding Member Vladimir Stefanov Chukov (born 1960)
He has authored multi- and interdisciplinary research and is one of the most worthy names of a highly professional researcher and educator of national and international renown. His research on radical Islamic fundamentalism occupies a central place in his work. He has made major contributions to the history and theory of Islamic statecraft and jurisprudence. His research offers wide-ranging professional expertise and brings out profound theoretical contributions.
Corresponding Member Boris Vladimirov Velchev (born 1962)
One of the most authoritative creators of criminal law science. Boris Velchev’s scholarly works are devoted to the truly essential problems of Bulgarian criminal law and contain numerous well-founded proposals for amendments to the legislation. With his unquestionable expertise, he has participated in the work of state and government bodies. He has played an indispensable role in the training of legal personnel in Bulgaria and in building the elite of today’s Bulgarian legal community.
Arts and Art Studies:
Corresponding Member Teodora Dimitrova Dimova (born 1960)
She used to be a journalist, translator and English teacher. Currently she works at the Radio Theater Department of the Bulgarian National Radio. Columnist for the Culture Portal. Author of 12 books and 9 plays translated abroad. Her best known novels are “The Mothers” “The Defeated”, “I Don’t Know You”, etc. She is an artist with a bright public position who has received great recognition at home and abroad. She has won a number of national literary awards from various institutions.
Corresponding Member Zhivka Boykova Marinova (born 1979)
Painter, Senior Assistant Professor in Painting at the National Academy of Art and Head of Atelier 50. She has participated in numerous joint projects, has held solo exhibitions and has participated in general art exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad. She paints in the genre of landscape and still life in different colour ranges. She has won various awards in Bulgaria and abroad.
Up to 50 years old:
Corresponding Member Georgi Tsvetanov Momekov (born 1976)
He is Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Medical University-Sofia. His expertise and scientific competence is widely used. His main scientific contributions are in the field of experimental antitumor chemotherapy, oncopharmacology, design of antineoplastic drugs, search for new compounds with antitumor activity, study of molecular mechanisms of action of new and traditional drugs.
The Assembly of Academicians of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences expresses its gratitude to all those who applied in the Contest – 2024 for the election of new members of BAS and congratulates the elected, wishing them all good health and new professional success.
