Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
New laser system supports research at the Institute of Electronics
A new picosecond laser with harmonic frequency generation modules will support research at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The state-of-the-art equipment will be used to develop new multifunctional materials. Within the framework of two [...]
John Atanasoff – inventor of digital electronic computation
On the occasion of a publication on the Club “Z” website https://clubz.bg/129099, which claims that John Vincent Atanasoff's contribution to the basic principles of electronic digital computation is the fruit of unjustified Bulgarian ambitions, academicians [...]
Awards of BAS for Prof. Diana Petkova and young scientists
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, presented Prof. Diana Petkova with the Honorary Medal of BAS "Marin Drinov on a Ribbon". The distinction is awarded for significant scientific achievements [...]
The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research with a plaquette for long-term cooperation
The Regional Historical Museum - Blagoevgrad celebrated its 70th anniversary. At the opening of the exhibition prepared on this occasion, the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research of BAS was awarded with an honorary plaquette [...]
Academician Vassil Nikolov awarded with the Honorary Medal of BAS “Marin Drinov on a Ribbon”
Academician Vassil Nikolov was awarded with the honorary medal of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences "Marin Drinov on a ribbon". The award was given by the President of the Academy Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member [...]
President’s Honorary Badge for Prof. Diana Petkova
Head of State Rumen Radev awarded the Presidential Badge of Honour to prominent figures in the field of culture and science. The award was given to Prof. DSc Diana Petkova for her significant services to [...]
Meeting of Corr. Member Pasheva with Prof. Brian Kennedy
The Vice President of BAS Prof. Evdokia Pasheva met with Professor Brian Kennedy from the National University of Singapore. Prof. Kennedy was accompanied by the Rector of the Medical University of Sofia Acad. Latchezar Traykov [...]
Golden Century Awards for Scientists of BAS
Photo: MC Three scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have been awarded the "Golden Century" awards of the Ministry of Culture for their contribution to the development and popularization of Bulgarian culture. [...]
The tower for the new telescope at NAO Rozhen is ready
The construction of the tower for the new 1.5-meter telescope at the National Astronomical Observatory in Rozhen at the Institute of Astronomy of BAS has been completed. The 6-meter dome has been installed and the [...]
“Outstanding Young Scientist in Inorganic Chemistry” Award
Dr. Ivalina Trendafilova from the Institute of Organic Chemistry with Center of Phytochemistry - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was awarded the "Prof. Christo Balarew" award of the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria "Outstanding Young Scientist [...]
New plant species discovered and described for science
Sideritis elica Aneva, Zhelev & Bonchev is the new species discovered and described by Assoc. Prof. Ina Aneva (Scientific Secretary of division “Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology” and Researcher at the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem [...]
The President of BAS participated in the conference of Scientific Francophonie in Cairo
At the invitation of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), from 26 to 28 October 2022 the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, participated in the Second Annual Conference [...]
130 years National Archaeological Museum
The exhibition "130 Years of the National Archaeological Museum" was presented on 25 October by the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at BAS (NAIM-BAS). It is dedicated to the founding of the People’s Museum, now [...]
Meeting of Prof. Julian Revalski with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea H.E. Mr. Lee Ho-shik. They discussed the opportunities for strengthening the cooperation between the [...]
Public discussion of the Environmental Assessment Report of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
A public discussion of the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) of NRRP was held on 21 October 2022 in “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Council of Ministers [...]
Meeting of Prof. Revalski with H. E. Khalid Ibrahim Emara
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, met with the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt H. E. Khalid Ibrahim Emara. They discussed the agreement on scientific cooperation with [...]
2022 – International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development
The programme to mark the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development started with scientific lectures and presentations on topical issues. Prof. Ivan Lalov from the Union of Bulgarian Physicists presented in the auditorium [...]
50 years Bulgaria – space state
A celebration on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bulgaria's proclamation as a space state was held in “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of the Academy. The Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI) of [...]
2022 Security Innovation Award for the COUNTERFOG project
The European Commission awarded the COUNTERFOG project with the 2022 Security Innovation Award. The international interdisciplinary project involves 30 scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The EU prize is awarded for a research project [...]
Bulgarian participation in the world’s first NEMO BMI project
The Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS (IICT) is a partner in the NEMO BMI project: 'Auto-adaptive neuromorphic Brain-Machine Interface', funded by the European Innovation Council. The project is related to the application [...]
50 years Institute of Solid State Physics
Prof. Hassan Chamati The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, handed the Director of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Prof. Hassan Chamati, Honorary Plaque – gold of [...]
Nanocoatings will protect against viruses and bacteria
Nanocoatings that can stop viruses and bacteria from infecting surfaces such as door handles and ATMs are being developed by an international team of scientists as part of the Surface Transfer of Pathogens (STOP) project. [...]
New NMR laboratory studies medicinal and aromatic plants
A Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR Spectroscopy) Laboratory, with equipment funded by the Centre of Competence project "Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources and Waste from Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Innovative Bioactive Products", Operational Programme SESG, [...]
153 years Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated 153 years since its establishment with a solemn assembly in “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of the Academy. With confidence we can say that in the world research area BAS [...]