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Medical University - Varna
Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov

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Research Activities

Research areas include:
- Polarization optical recording in photoanisotropic polymers;
- Photoinduced anisotropy;
- Corrosion resistance of laser-treated austenitic steels;
- Antioxidant activity and optical analysis methods for foods, extracts, and oils with pharmaceutical applications (laser refractometry, colorimetry, applied photonics);
- Optical properties of food products;
- Mathematical and statistical modeling of herbal extracts, foods, and beverages;
- Radiation protection and patient dose assessment in the use of ionizing radiation;
- Application of medical Physics in Diagnostic Imaging

Faculty members have authored over 300 publications in national and international journals and proceedings. Department physicists also conduct specialized training for medical use of ionizing radiation.

Scientific Projects

    1. Scientific Project “From Atom to Space", RD-08-116/03.02.2020, Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. N. Arkhangelova, Researcher: Chief Assistant Yordanka Eneva.
    2. Scientific Research Project No. DN 08/20, December 2016: “First Scientific Studies with the Remote-Controlled Telescopes of the Astronomical Observatory of Shumen University within the National Research Infrastructure RACIO." Funded by the Research Fund of the Ministry of Education and Science. Duration: 12.2016–31.08.2020. Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Diana Kyurkchieva, Researcher: Chief Assistant Yordanka Eneva.
    3. Project No. 18001/2018, funded by the Science Fund at the Medical University of Varna, titled: “Rapid Method for Investigating the Relationship Between Optical Properties and Antioxidant Effects of Extracts from Medicinal Plants and Beverages from Traditional Fruits." Project Leader: Prof. K. Nikolova; Researchers: Chief Assistant Stefka Minkova, Assistant Poli Radusheva.
    4. Project No. M28/2019, Research Fund, Ministry of Education and Science: “Experimental Study of Laser Generation from an Innovative All-Fiber Optical Structure." Project Leader: Chief Assistant Dr. Veselin Petrov Vladev; Researcher: Assistant Poli Radusheva.
    5. Project No. KP-06-PN58/2 /2021, funded by the Research Fund, Ministry of Education and Science, titled: “Study of Broadband Generation in Innovative Miniature Fiber-Optic Structures for Fluorescence Spectroscopy Using Excitation-Emission Matrices." Project Leader: Chief Assistant Dr. Veselin Vladev; Researchers: Prof. Krastena Nikolova and Chief Assistant Stefka Minkova.
    6. Science Fund Project No. 20016: “Pharmaceutical Development and Characterization of Viscoelastic and Bioadhesive Therapeutic Systems with Silver Nanoparticles and Their Complexes with Potential Application in Oncology and Infectious Skin and Mucosal Diseases." Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Velichka Yordanova Andonova, PhD; Researcher: Prof. Nikolova, PhD.
    7. Science Fund Project No. 21003: “Corrosion in Biological Fluids of Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel After Laser Treatment." Project Leader: Prof. Tsanka Dimitrova Dikova, DSc; Researcher: Assistant Natalina Panova.
    8. Project No. 21001, Science Fund/2021 at MU-Varna, titled: “Development of a Green Method for the Extraction of Phycocyanin from Spirulina with Potential Applications in Pharmacy and Food Technology." Project Leader: Prof. Krastena Nikolova; Researchers: Chief Assistant Stefka Minkova, Assistant Poli Radusheva, and Assistant Natalina Panova.
    9. ERASMUS+ Youth Mobility Project “SOCIAL IMPACT 3.0", 2022-3-ES02-KA153-You-000096847. Bulgarian Team Coordinator: Chief Assistant Yordanka Eneva.
    10. ERASMUS+ Youth Mobility Project “Volunteer For Mother Earth", 2023-1-DE04-KA152-YOU-000137207. Bulgarian Team Coordinator: Chief Assistant Yordanka Eneva.
    11. Project of the Directorate 'Education and Youth Activities', Municipality of Varna, titled: “Caring for Our Mental and Physical Health – Motivation for a Healthy Lifestyle," under contract No. D23001380VN/09.08.2023. Project Leader: Chief Assistant Yordanka Eneva.
    12. Science Fund Project No. 23003: “Study of Antitumor, Anti-inflammatory, and Antibacterial Effects of Plant Extracts and Antitumor Agents Using Lipid Model Systems and In Vitro Cell Models." Project Leader: Prof. Krastena Nikolova; Researchers: Assistant Desislava Popstoyanova, Assistant Natalina Panova.
    13. Research Fund Project, Ministry of Education and Science, Medical University – Varna: “Enhancing Translational Achievements in Medicine (MUVE-TEAM)," Group Leader 3.1.2. SMART No. BG-RRP-2.004-0009-CO2. Project Leader: Prof. Krastena Nikolova; Researcher: Assistant Desislava Popstoyanova.
    14. Project RD-08-144 at Shumen University 'Episkop Konstantin Preslavski', Implementation Period: 01.03.2022. Title: “Sustainable Educational Practices in Economics and Mathematical Modeling." Researcher: Assistant Karolina Nikolova.
    15. Project RD-08-35 at Shumen University 'Episkop Konstantin Preslavski', Implementation Period: 18.01.2023. Title: “Mathematical and Economic Methods for Data Analysis." Researcher: Assistant Karolina Nikolova.
    16. Project RD-08-144 at Shumen University 'Episkop Konstantin Preslavski', Implementation Period: 02.02.2024. Title: “Mathematical Models and Economic Research for Sustainable Development." Researcher: Assistant Karolina Nikolova.
    17. Project under the science fund №21021:'Innovative Method for Quality Control of X-ray Systems", Project leader: Prof. Kristina Bliznakova;
    18. ​Project MaXIMA, under European Union's Horozon 202 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, H2020-TWIN-2015, Grant Agreement №692097.

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