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 27.11.2025 in the department are trained 9 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 | Ivo Yotov |
"Modeling and research of energy conversion systems based on shape memory alloys"
Prof. PhD Todor Todorov
Assoc. Prof. PhD Elitsa Gieva
|
part-time | 01.03.24-01.03.28 public difence on 08.01.2025 |
| 2 | 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 |
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 |
PhD program "Automated Information Processing and Control" (02.21.07)
| № | PhD Student | Topic, supervisor/supervisors | Form | Period of Study |
| 1 | Doroteya Smilenova |
„Personal data protection and cybersecurity for data controllers“
Assoc. Prof. PhD, PhD Yana Stoyanova
Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov
|
part-time | 01.07.19- 01.01.26 |
| 2 | Lora Georgieva |
"Cyber security and protection of intellectual property"
Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov
Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov
|
part-time | 01.03.21-01.03.27 interrupted period |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Paulina Andronova |
"A model for tracking economic activity in scientific research organizations during the implementation of scientific research, educational and innovation projects"
Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov
Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov
|
part-time | 01.03.22-01.03.26 |
| 5 | Rositsa Ruseva |
"Building a model for sustainable development of a research organization with elements of forecasting"
Prof. DSc Georgi Todorov
Prof. DSc Nikolay Nikolov
|
part-time | 01.03.22-01.03.28 interrupted period |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Damian Karabaliev |
"Application of data technologies in risk management"
Assoc. Prof. PhD, PhD Yana Stoyanova
|
regular | 01.03.25-01.03.28 |
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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