TMM

PhD Students

Department TMM train PhD students in the professional field 5.1 Mechanical Engineering in the PhD programs "Theory of Mechanisms, Machines and Automated Lines" (02.01.04), "Dynamics, Strength and Reliability of Machines, Appliances, Apparatus and Systems" (02.19.08), "Automated Information Processing and Control" (02.21.07) and "Material handling machines" (02.01.48).

As at a date 07.05.2026 in the department are trained 11 PhD students as follows:

PhD program "Theory of Mechanisms, Machines and Automated Lines"(02.01.04)

№	PhD Student	Topic, supervisor/supervisors	Form	Period of Study
1	Miroslav Petrov	"Development of a methodology for using robots in the production of products with additive technology" Assoc. Prof. PhD Yavor Sofronov	regular	01.03.24-01.03.27
2	Andrea Naydenova	"Development, modeling and research of a robotic system for the production of energy storage elements" Assoc. Prof. PhD Yavor Sofronov	regular, project-based	05.01.26-05.01.29

 

PhD program "Dynamics, Strength and Reliability of Machines, Appliances, Apparatus and Systems"(02.19.08)

№	PhD Student	Topic, supervisor/supervisors	Form	Period of Study
1	Luca Banchelli	"Investigation of resonance methods for detection of pathogens and biomarkers by piezoresistive microcantilever sensors" Prof. PhD Todor Todorov Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Ganev	part-time	01.03.23-01.03.27
2	Nikolay Slavchev	"EDevelopment and integration of artificial intelligence-based solutions for multi-criteria reliability assessment in the operation of devices and systems" Assoc. Prof. PhD Radoslav Milchev	regular, project-based	05.01.26-05.01.29

 

 PhD program "Automated Information Processing and Control" (02.21.07)

№	PhD Student	Topic, supervisor/supervisors	Form	Period of Study
1	Lora Georgieva	"Cyber security and protection of intellectual property" Corr. Memb. Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov	part-time	01.03.21-01.03.27 interrupted period
2	Anton Todorov	"Impact of digitization on financing mechanisms for high-tech entrepreneurship" Assoc. Prof. PhD Lidia Galabova Assoc. Prof. PhD Radoslav Milchev	part-time	01.03.22-01.03.28 interrupted period
3	Paulina Andronova	"A model for tracking economic activity in scientific research organizations during the implementation of scientific research, educational and innovation projects" Corr. Memb. Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov	part-time	01.03.22-01.09.26
4	Rositsa Ruseva	"Building a model for sustainable development of a research organization with elements of forecasting" Corr. Memb. Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov	part-time	01.03.22-01.03.28 interrupted period
5	Vassil Pechovski	"Creating an approach for integrating neurofeedback and biofeedback tools with artificial intelligence methods for the development of specialized human-machine interfaces" Assoc. Prof. PhD Radoslav Milchev Assoc. Prof. PhD Elitsa Gieva	regular	01.03.24-01.03.27
6	Antonia Gadzhalova	"Creating an approach for integrating advanced sensor algorithms for controlling autonomous and semi-autonomous mobile robotic systems" Assoc. Prof. PhD Radoslav Milchev	regular	01.03.25-01.03.28
7	Kalin Krumov	"Exploring opportunities for automation and optimization of engineering design through the use of AI and generating new solutions" Assoc. Prof. PhD Radoslav Milchev	regular	01.03.25-01.03.28
8	Damian Karabaliev	"Application of data technologies in risk management" Assoc. Prof. PhD, PhD Yana Stoyanova	regular	01.03.25-01.03.28
9	Ekaterina Ivanova	Corr. Memb. Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov Assoc. Prof. PhD Rosen Radonov	part-time	01.03.26-01.03.30

 

PhD program "Material handling machines" (02.01.48)

№	PhD Student	Topic, supervisor/supervisors	Form	Period of Study
1	Dimitar Ginov	"Investigation of spatial vibrations of a lifting manipulator under kinematic disturbances from the terrain" Prof. DSc Rosen Mitrev	regular	01.03.25-01.03.28

 

 

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