Meet The Team

prof. eng. Yordanka Angelova, PhD

A leading expert in finance, management, and public policy. She supports strategic alignment between academic expertise and sustainable innovation initiatives.​

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assoc. prof. eng. Vesselin Chobanov, PhD

Leading academic and practical expert with a strong track record in international and national projects in the design and implementation of energy systems, ESG governance, digital transformation, and blockchain-based solutions. Facilitates the translation of research into impactful real-world applications that support EU priorities for sustainability, innovation, and digital resilience.

Mariya Petrova, MD, LLM, MSc

A globally recognised authority in health law, bioethics, and digital health governance, she is the only dual-qualified medical doctor and lawyer in Bulgaria. A multiple award-winning scholar, her work advances the integration of legal expertise with innovation policy, patient rights, and EU regulatory frameworks.

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Assoc. Prof. Yavor Asenov, MD, PhD

Head of sector at the Department of Surgery in one of Bulgaria’s leading University Hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna". A recognised expert in image-guided and minimally invasive surgery, he combines clinical precision with scientific innovation, contributing to digital transformation and integrated care.

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eng. Borislav Alabashev

Leading expert and designer in water infrastructure and sustainable development, he has spearheaded some of the most impactful EU-funded initiatives across Bulgaria and the region. His work integrates engineering excellence with environmental policy and applied innovation.