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SOUTH-WEST UNIVERSITY „NEOFIT RILSKI“(http://www.swu.bg)

FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES(http://www.swu.bg/university-profile/faculties-and-colleges/

mathematics-and-natural-sciences.aspx)

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at South-West University �Neofi t Rilski� � Blagoevgrad �as founded in 1�� by �e-�Neofi t Rilski� � Blagoevgrad �as founded in 1�� by �e-Neofit Rilski� � Blagoevgrad �as founded in 1�� by �e-� � Blagoevgrad �as founded in 1�� by �e- � Blagoevgrad �as founded in 1�� by �e-cree No. 1�5 of �ecember 27, 1�� of the Council of Ministers of Republic of Bulgaria.

Administration of the Faculty: Assoc. Prof. Stefan Stefanov, PhD – Dean ([email protected]) Assoc. Prof. Dimitrina Kerina, PhD � Vice-dean for Scien-

tific research, International cooperation and Academic promotion ([email protected])

Assoc. Prof. Elena Karashtranova, PhD � Vice-dean for Edu-cation, ECTS and System for educational quality ([email protected])

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences includes six de-partments: Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer systems and technologies, Geography, ecology and environmental protection.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is responsible for education in the follo�ing programs, accredited by the Bulgarian Na-tional Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation:

13 Bachelor (BSc) programs; •17 Master (MSc) programs;•12 PhD programs;•8 programs for continuing (lifelong) education. •

There are several research laboratories and centers at the Fac-ulty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences:

Research Laboratory on the Chemistry of Natural Substanc-•es, Head: Assoc. Prof. Ivanka Stankova, Ph�;

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Research Laboratory on E-learning, • Head: Assoc. Prof. �an-iela �ureva, Ph�;Laboratory on Didactics, Psychology and Management of •Higher Education, Head: Prof. Ilia Giudjenov, Ph�;Solar Energy Center for Renewable Energy Resources, •Неad: Assoc. Prof. Mitko Stoev, Ph�.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is an organizer and host of the International Conference of FMNS (www.fmns.swu.bg).

University Library of South-West University „Neofit Rilski“ is one of the modern libraries in Bulgaria (www.swu.bg/university-profile/university-library).

South-West University �Neofit Rilski� has a modern sport complex (www.swu.bg/university-profile/sports-complex).

BACHELOR (BSc) PROGRAMS

Metrology•Students obtain theoretical and applied kno�ledge of basic

physical and mathematical courses, �hich ensures them good ca-reer. Specialists �ho have graduated from this program are able to �ork in laboratories and quality control centers, to become employ-ees in the State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillance or in scientific institutes and laboratories in the area of Physics and related sciences. Students enrolled in this program can obtain an ad-ditional professional qualification „Teacher of Physics“ during the 4-year course of study in this BSc program.

Applied Optics Technology•Students obtain theoretical and applied kno�ledge of basic

physical and mathematical courses, �hich ensures them good ca-reer. Specialist �ho have graduated from this program are prepared

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to �ork in the field of contemporary optical technologies such as opto-electronics, spectral analysis, optical methods for control of different environmental factors, lidar technologies, etc. Special attention dur-ing the education is paid on laser technologies, interaction bet�een laser radiation and matter, laser treatment of materials, laser methods for creation of nanoparticles, etc. Graduates also acquire significant kno�ledge and skills in the field of contemporary communication systems and especially in optical communications as �ell as in the ne�est technologies for optical recording and storage of information. Graduates can �ork in high-tech companies, test laboratories, sci-entific institutes and laboratories in the area of Physics and related sciences (Chemistry, Biology and Geology) that use optical methods and technologies. Students enrolled in this program can obtain an additional professional qualification „Teacher of Physics“ during the 4-year course of study in this BSc program.

Chemistry•Students obtain profound theoretical kno�ledge in the field of

chemistry and solid practical skills conforming to modern European standards and requirements; good opportunities for realization


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as experts in Bulgaria and abroad; opportunity for successful continuation of education in higher degrees (Master of Science and Ph�) in Bulgaria and abroad. Graduates �ith this Bachelor degree have all the rights to �ork as chemists in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food industries and laboratories. Students can ob-Students can ob-tain additional professional qualification „Teacher of Chemistry“ during the 4-year course of study in this BSc program.

Medicinal Chemistry•Students obtain thorough theoretical and solid practical skills

meeting the European standards. Graduates in this BSc program have opportunities to �ork in the laboratories of pharmaceutical companies, clinical laboratories, laboratories for ne� drugs, laboratories for analysis and control of doping, as �ell as opportunities for successful continuation of education in Master and Ph� degrees in Bulgaria and abroad. Students can obtain additional professional qualification „Teacher of Chemistry“ during the 4-year course of study in this BSc program.


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Geography•Students obtain good theoretical and applied kno�ledge and

acquire professional skills, enabling them to be hired successfully as employees in the state, regional and municipal administration associated �ith the management of land and �ater resources, to �ork as professionals in the management of protected areas, in research institutions, in specialized organizations and companies (research, design, tourism, hydro-meteorological services, etc.) or to �ork as experts in NGOs.

Ecology and Environmental Protection•Students obtain basic kno�ledge and skills to perform all tasks

that require such educational degree at the national and regional level. Graduates from this BSc program can successfully realize themselves as scientists in scientific and educational institutions and as experts in environmental protection in different administrations (state, regional and municipal), production companies and service offices. They could perform various tasks in the field of ecology and environmental protection.

Mathematics•Students obtain fundamental training in mathematics and pro-

found kno�ledge and competences for solving mathematical prob-lems. They can realize themselves as experts in financial institutions and companies that conduct scientific and applied research in the area of optimization of production, statistics, prognostics and applica-tion of mathematical methods in modern economy. Student can ob-tain professional qualification „Teacher of Mathematics“ during the 4-year course of study in the BSc program and after that to �ork as teachers.

Informatics (Computer Science)•Offers a qualified training for prospective experts in Informat-

ics that can apply their kno�ledge and skills in the areas of science,


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culture, education and economics in Bulgaria and abroad. Special attention is paid to follo�ing topics: computer programming, data structures, data bases, information technologies, multimedia tech-nologies, Internet technologies, computer design, coding theory and cryptography, applied mathematics, etc. Students completed this pro-gram can realize themselves as: computer programmers, system and net�ork administrators and designers, graphic designers, experts in the area of database design, experts in soft�are technologies, etc. Students can obtain additional professional qualification „Teacher of Informatics“ and „Teacher of Information Technologies in 5-8 classes“ �ithin 3 semesters during the 4-year course of study in this BSc program.

Computer Systems and Technologies•Provides quality professional training in computer engineering

(http://cst.swu.bg). Graduated engineers make professional career in all the areas of business of the country � industry, public and private


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business, health care, transport, banking, telecommunications, ecol-ogy, education, public services and other areas, related to informa-tion technologies and deployment, use and maintenance of computer systems, complexes and net�orks.

Mathematics and Informatics•This BSc program prepares qualified experts that can success-

fully apply their kno�ledge and skills in the areas of education, sci-ence and culture. Students obtain fundamental preparation in mathe-matics and informatics. They are acquainted �ith the ne�est technol-ogies for multimedia education in accordance �ith the development of modern educational technologies, trends and strategies. Special attention is paid to the psychological, pedagogical and methodologi-cal preparation, connected �ith realization of the graduates as teach-ers of mathematics, informatics and information technologies. Gradu-ates obtain a BSc diploma �ith professional qualification „Teacher of Mathematics and Informatics“.


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Physics and Mathematics•This BSc program prepares teachers of physics and mathe-

matics that should kno� ho� to organize and conduct training and educational process in physics, mathematics and integrated �ith courses in physics class and extracurricular forms of �ork and the �ork of class leader. Ho�ever, they should be able to discover and develop creative abilities of pupils necessary for solving scientific, industrial and other problems, to properly orient pupils to future career, to develop their experimental, practical and intellectual skills. Graduates of this BSc program should also kno� ho� to conduct experiments, to serve instructional laboratory and microprocessors.

Chemistry and Physics•This BSc program prepares professionals �ho possess extensive

theoretical and applied proficiency and can �ork at all levels of the education system as teachers in �Chemistry and Environmental Protection�, �Physics and Astronomy�, and �The Man and Nature�. Moreover, they can successfully operate and occupy responsible positions requiring specific skills in research and manufacture in public and private enterprises as �ell as in non-profit organizations, laboratories, etc.

Geography and History•Main aim of education in this BSc program is graduates to be

prepared on a high scientific and methodological level for teaching Geography and History at Bulgarian schools according to the State Educational Requirements for different classes. Kno�ledge and skills, acquired during the course of study, guarantee successful real-acquired during the course of study, guarantee successful real-during the course of study, guarantee successful real- course of study, guarantee successful real-study, guarantee successful real- successful real-real-ization of graduates according to the needs of social practice, mainly in the educational sphere, as teachers at secondary schools in the country, as �ell as experts in history and geography at the regional inspectorates of the Ministry of Education and Science. Graduates can find a career in the administration of visitor centers and museums and other scientific and cultural institutions, �hich require a bachelor’s


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degree and training in geography or history, as �ell as in the field of environmental protection, tourism and regional development and spatial planning.

Duration of study for full-time education: 4 years. BSc degree is a prerequisite for study at MSc program.

MASTER (MSc) PROGRAMS

Contemporary Energy Sources and Environment •ProtectionOne-year duration for students graduated from bachelor

programs in professional area of Physics, and t�o-year duration for students graduated from bachelor programs in other professional areas. The program prepares specialists for �ork in environmental laboratories, companies that use alternative energy resources,


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research institutions and other laboratories in the field of physical sciences.

Energy Management and Sustainable Energy •Development This program prepares qualified professionals �ith kno�ledge

for specific characteristics of different types of energy, for possible methods of reducing losses in its transformation, about methods and techniques to improve energy efficiency and environmental protection. Students are taught about principles of effective management of energy costs (�Energy Management�), role and �orking methods of energy service companies �ith guaranteed results (so-called �ESCO companies�) and to carry out investigation on energy efficiency of industrial plants (�Energy Audit�). The program has one-year duration for students graduated in professional areas of Natural sciences, Mathematics and Computing, and Engineering, and t�o-year duration for graduates of other BSc programs. Graduate students can �ork


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as professionals and managers in energy, infrastructure and utility companies, as experts, managers and consultants in the public administration and NGO’s, in divisions of the Sustainable Energy �evelopment Agency (SE�A), in laboratories for environmental protection, base stations for environmental monitoring, in companies performing energy audits and using unconventional energy sources. They may occupy positions of experts in scientific organizations, physicists, designers of energy installations, heads of laboratories, research associates, assistants and lecturers at research institutes and universities after successfully passing competition.

Nuclear and Particle Physics•One-year duration for students graduated from BSc programs

in professional areas of Physics or BSc programs of Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics in professional area �Pedagogy of Education in…�, and t�o-year duration for students graduated from bachelor programs in other professional areas. Students graduated from this program, acquire fundamental and specialized kno�ledge in the area of physical problems of atomic and nuclear physics, theory of the atomic nucleus, particle physics, relativistic physics, cosmic rays, nuclear reactions, etc. �uring their studies the students acquire also theoretical and applied kno�ledge and skills in microprocessors, computer architecture, computer modeling and WEB design, communication and information technologies. Graduated students can occupy positions in scientific institutes and laboratories �hich use physical methods in the area of nuclear physics and particle physics.

Biologically Active Substances and Drugs•This program prepares students familiar �ith the chemistry of

biologically active substances, their mechanism of action, synthesis, properties and principles of drug design. Graduated students can �ork in pharmaceutical industry, research laboratories for creation of ne� drugs, analytical and clinical laboratories, in trading companies specialized in the supply of drugs and biologically active substances.


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Metrology in Chemistry•This program prepares experts �ith kno�ledge about the basic

aspects of analytical chemical and metrological terminology, major types of measurement and calibration techniques and their main characteristics, principles and procedures used in chemical analysis and characterization of chemical compounds, principal instrumental techniques, including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, analytical electrochemistry; principal techniques of sampling and sample preparation, mathematematical methods in measurement data evaluation.

Chemistry and Ecology•This program is focused on the chemical pollution sources,

their ecological separation, degradation, deposition and influence on the living nature. Special attention is paid to the modern alternative energy sources and their practical application, development and application of advanced analytical methods for chemical contaminants measurement.

Regional Development•This program provides theoretical and practical education

�hich allo�s successful professional realization in all spheres and activities, connected �ith the different regions and their sustainable development. The training is directed to�ards raising the professional competence and the development of skills for making strategic and tactical management decisions, �ork on business management programs in the field of regional development, performance of research activities, and development of creative skills for teaching and expert activity.

Ecology and Environmental Protection•This program provides both theoretical and practical education

�hich allo�s professional positions in all spheres and activities, connected �ith the environmental protection � experts, state


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employees and heads of sections for environmental protection management in ministries, municipalities and agencies, research of problems of sustainable development and environmental protection.

Information Technologies in Ecology• (professional area „Earth Sciences“)This program is aimed at profiling and enhancing the training of

students �ith Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Ecology and Environment Protection, Biology, Biology and Chemistry, Geography and Biology and Ecochemistry, in the area of application of information technologies in Ecology and environment protection.

The program helps the students to acquire specific skills in the protection, prediction, and management of different types of models and their applications in the sphere of natural and humanitarian sciences and for the development and implementation of respective EU funded projects. The graduates could find their professional


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realization at research institutes and institutions for higher educations in Bulgaria and abroad; at state government and administration � Ministry of Environment and Water and its departments, Executive Environment Agency, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, directorates of national parks, Agricultural Academy, municipalities; at non-governmental organizations and organizations developing projects and conducting ecological monitoring; as �ell as at all other departments and institutes related to the problems of environment.

Natural and Historical Heritage•

This program is aimed at profiling and enhancing the training of Bachelor specialists in the area of natural and historical heritage as a resource contributing for the development of tourism, �ith a vie� to exercising guided tour operator activity. Students acquire skills in the preservation and management of natural, cultural and historical heritage for the development of different types of tourism � educational, leisure, ecotourism, alternative, rural, cultural, religious; and for the development and realization of certain EU funded projects. The


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extensive general and specialized culture that provides this training ensures graduate students competitive position at the tourism market in Bulgaria, �here tendencies in recent years are to visiting sites of natural and cultural heritage.

The �ell-trained specialists can rely on finding employment at the tourist service market as �ell as at state, regional and municipal administration and hold positions related to management, rational use and preservation of natural and cultural heritage as a prerequisite for a stable tourist development. Graduate students �ill be able to operate as managers of tourist services related to the development and maintenance of ne� programs and tourist destinations, or as guides and animators of tourist services, conduction of specialized lectures for single sites or routes of cognitive and environmental tourism. Thus they �ill expand their opportunities for alternative realization or complementary employment, �hich is particularly important for students from small to�ns in regions that have a significant, yet untapped potential for the development of various kinds of �gentle” tourism.

Economic Mathematics•Educational process is �ithin t�o or three semesters, depending

on the BSc background of candidates for this MSc program. Gradu-ates of this program are prepared to �ork as heads or members of expert teams, �hich can optimally model and solve logistic problems in companies, as representatives or managers of companies for sta-tistical analysis and data processing, as financial analyzers in banks and other financial institutions, as managers in insurance companies, etc.

Informatics•This program is a continuation of the BSc program in Informat-

ics and provides a high-level training and profound kno�ledge in the area of Informatics, as �ell as formation of affinity and ability for in-dependent research. Students graduated in this program can suc-


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cessfully find jobs positions as computer programmers, system and net�ork administrators and designers, graphic designers, scientists, experts in soft�are technologies on the labor market.

Bioinformatics•This program offers interdisciplinary education and opportunities

for research in various fields of bioinformatics and genetics (such as computer neurology, biomechanics, etc.), mathematical modeling and simulation of biological systems and processes.

Business Informatics and Econometrics•Students obtain profound kno�ledge about basic economic

models and systems, information products in various areas of busi-ness, evaluation of systems and development of models for evalu-ating the financial risk of financial markets, insurance, etc., as �ell as provides opportunities for research in various areas of business informatics and econometrics.


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Information Technologies in Ecology • (professional area „Informatics and Computer Sciences“)This program ensures interdisciplinary education and profound

kno�ledge about application of information technologies in ecology; competences for development and application of theoretical meth-ods, mathematical modeling and computational techniques for simu-lating systems and processes in the area of ecology; opportunities for research in the field of modern ecology, ecological modeling and prognostics of natural components; abilities for applying information technologies in protection, prognostics and management of natural resources.

Computer Systems and Technologies•This program opens up a �ide range of career opportunities in

industry, commerce and academia, including soft�are engineering, �eb design, system administration, net�ork administration, database administration, information management consultancy, IT projects management, IT security management, etc.


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Technology of Teaching Mathematics and Infor-•

maticsThis program is continuation of the BSc program in Mathematics

and Informatics, and it provides high-level education and profound kno�ledge in the area of teaching mathematics and informatics as �ell as ability for independent research in this area.

MSc degrees is a prerequisite for study at PhD program.

PhD PROGRAMS

Inorganic Chemistry•The purpose of this program is to prepare highly-qualified spe-

cialists �ith competences in the field of inorganic chemistry. The top-ics of the Ph� studies developed in this program are mainly focused in t�o fields: synthesis and characterization of ne� nanomaterials as potential catalysts or electrocatalysts, and �evelopment of innovative technologies for ecological energy production � fuel cells and elec-trolysers for hydrogen (both chemical and electrochemical ones).

Organic Chemistry•This program has a strong focus in synthetic organic chemistry.

Students completed this program get kno�ledge in organic and medicinal chemistry and broaden their kno�ledge in areas such as theoretical chemistry, QSAR and structural chemistry. The purpose of this Ph� program is to train highly-qualified specialists in the field possessing skills in modern methods of organic synthesis, drug design, structural analysis of organic compounds and medicinal chemistry.

Ecology and Environmental Protection•This doctoral program provides academic mentorship and


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facilities for the fulfillment of scientific, application and development tasks in the follo�ing areas: Pollution and protection of air, pollution and protection of �ater resources, pollution and protection of soil resources, Legislation, causes and sources of pollution of air, �ater and soils, tools and approaches for reducing and limiting the harmful effects of pollution and peculiarities protection activities on air, �ater and soil, �atabases, Multimedia, Monitoring and management of ecosystems, by observing the model of sustainable development, Energy problem and its solution by s�itching from non-rene�able to rene�able sources of energy, Principles for biodiversity conservation, Reaching the final conservation and administrative provision of biodiversity conservation, The impact of �aste on the environment, Waste management, Introduction of non-�aste technology, Mathematical models in �aste minimization and use them as secondary natural resources, etc. Ph� students �ho have completed this program can apply modern methods and approaches to the conservation of the components of the environment to assess the pollution of air, �ater


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and soils, including the impacts on ecosystems, to participate in elaboration of approaches to managing the environment, to participate in researches in the field of ecology and environmental protection, to prepare databases, etc.

Physical Geography•This program provides academic mentorship and facilities for

the fulfillment of scientific, application and development tasks. It contributes to the mastering of the methodology of scientific kno�ledge and general scientific methods of analysis, developing a professional maturity for independent research and teaching; development of skills and habits to use the means of contemporary information and communication technologies at research and pedagogic activity. Graduated doctoral students �ill be able to conduct their o�n researches requiring fundamental training. They �ill possess profound and specialized kno�ledge in the professional field of Earth Sciences. The Ph� students �ill master the technologies for conducting of modern researches and they �ill obtain the necessary competences for scientific and educational �ork at universities and high schools. These students �ill be able to �ork as members or heads of research teams �orking on research projects related to the


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frame�ork agreements of the EU and NATO, Bulgarian Science Fund and others; they �ill also be able to develop and propose methods and technologies for researches in the area of physical geography, to �ork as experts and to participate in scientific councils, seminars, conferences, etc.

Economic and Social Geography•This program for graduate students in economic and social

geography provides mentoring and facilities for research, applied research and development �orks in the follo�ing areas: economic geography, social geography, political geography, geography of the �orld economy, Geoeconomics, regional geography, regional development and policy, regional planning and development, spatial planning, geography, population, demography, geography of settlements, geourbanism. Ph� students acquire the kno�ledge and skills necessary for effective professional development, and are able: to formulate the basic concepts in the trends of globalization, Regional Studies, economic, social, demographic and territorial policy; to identify major patterns and trends in regional, economic, social, demographic and territorial development of transition and market economy; to plan and program development in the economic, social and regional development, territorial planning, urbanism; to participate in strategic management in the spirit of European standards for the implementation of European regional issues, economic, social and demographic policy and integration in the implementation of policies and strategies of the European Union; to form abilities and attitudes for team�ork in various national and international institutions and NGOs.

Cartography and Thematic Mapping•The training in this program is associated �ith a detailed mapping

investigation on a current problem from the field of geography, ecology and environmental protection. �ue to the increasing role of the information in digital form and the objective need for exchange of


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it the use of the ne� technologies has been firmly imposed, including the GIS technology �hich is �idely used by different specialists in every area of life. Ho�ever, GIS technology has entered the long-established tradition in the cartography. The utilization of the mapping methods for research and analysis in the digital environment is the main focus of this Ph� �ork.

The Ph� students �ho complete this program are trained specialists highly skilled not only in the professional field �Earth Sciences” but also in the field of scientific research and in the scientific and educational �ork at the universities. The Ph� students �ho have successfully defended their thesis can carry out independent researches or participate in research teams �orking on research projects. The graduates are also able to carry out expert activities, participate in the �ork of scientific Councils, seminars, conferences, etc.

Mathematical Analysis•Ph� students are taught in the area of applied mathematical

analysis, numerical methods Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo, and their applications in various scientific branches. Scientific research is in t�o main subareas: uniform distribution of sequences and nu-merical methods Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo. Quantitative measures for uniform distribution of sequences, a construction of lo�-discrepancy sequences (linear, quadratic, polynomial algorithms) are studied. The errors of Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo algorithms for solving multidimensional integrals of various functional classes of integrands are also studied, and different relations and applications of uniformly distributed sequences in the theory of quasi-Monte Carlo integration are considered.

Operations Research•Prepares experts in the area of Mathematical Programming,

Operations Research, Optimal Control, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Economics, Mathematical Biology, Optimal


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Numerical Algorithms, etc. Ph� students, completed this program, can create mathematical models and soft�are for phenomena and/or processes, to take part in scientific �ork in the area of informatics, to propose algorithms for solving various problems and to program these algorithms, to study computational complexity of algorithms and to test algorithms, to prepare databases, etc.

Mathematical Modeling and Applications of Math-•ematics Ph� students obtain serious theoretical and practical training

in the field of mathematical modelling, computer science and their applications in other areas such as biology, chemistry, economy etc. The educational process finishes �ith the elaboration and defence of Ph� thesis. The specialists �ho have defended it successfully can find professional realization as scientific researchers, teachers, analysts in various application areas, specialists in soft�are technologies.

Informatics•Prepares experts, by providing a high-level training and research

in both theoretical and applied science topics in the area of Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Computational Complexity, Computer Algebra, Computer Graphics, Pattern Recognition, �ata Structures and Algorithms, �atabases, �igital Libraries, �iscrete Mathematics, Formal Languages and Automata Theory, Information Theory, Logic in Computer Science, Mathematical Soft�are, Multimedia, Net�orking and Internet Architecture, Neural Net�orks, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Soft�are Engineering, Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science and Web �esign. Ph� students, completed this program, can create mathematical models and soft�are for phenomena and/or processes, to take part in scientific �ork in the area of informatics, to propose algorithms for solving various problems and to program these algorithms, to study computational complexity of algorithms and to test algorithms, to prepare databases, etc.


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Computer Systems, Complexes and Networks•This program is continuation of the MSc program in Comput-

er Systems and Technologies and prepares experts in the areas of implementation of computer systems and information technology in all areas of scientific research, high education, business and admin-istration. It opens a �ide range of career opportunities in research institutes, high education, industry, including soft�are engineering, systems designer, database administrator, management information consultant, project manager, enterprise architect, etc.

Methodology of Teaching• Mathematics, Mathe-matics and Informatics, Informatics and Informa-tion Technologies, Physics, ChemistryEducation in this program ensures profound preparation in

methodology of teaching in the respective field and formation of abilities for independent research in the field.


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Duration of study: 3 years for full-time and 4 years for part-time study.

MSc degree is requirement for applying for PhD program.

CONTINUING (LIFELONG) EDUCATION

Teacher of Physics•Prepares teachers of physics �ith period of study 4 semesters.

Teacher of Chemistry•Prepares teachers of chemistry �ith period of study 2 or 3 se-repares teachers of chemistry �ith period of study 2 or 3 se-

mesters depending on the background.

Teacher of „The Man and Nature“•Prepares teachers of the course �The Man and Nature� �ith

period of study 2 semesters.

Modern Education of Science•One-year professional pedagogical specialization for acquiring

third professional qualification of teachers, �ho teach courses in the area of Life Sciences and Ecology at primary and secondary schools.

Teacher of Mathematics•Prepares teachers of mathematics �ith period of study 2 or 3

semesters depending on the background.

Teacher of Informatics•Prepares teachers of informatics �ith period of study 3 semes-

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Teacher of Information Technologies 5-8 classes•Prepares teachers of information technologies �ith period of

study 2 semesters.

Local Cisco Academy•The academic program CCNA Exploration (CCNA � Cisco

Certified Net�ork Associate) offers education, adjusted to the learners target group (university students, school students and other specialists, that enhance their qualification), �ith their preliminary kno�ledge and skills and gives practical kno�ledge and skills in the latest net�orking and communication technologies.

Continuing education may be organized simultaneously with the BSc or MSc education.

DEPARTMENTS

Department of PHYSICS

The faculty of the department includes 4 associate professors, 11 assistant professors.

Head of the department is Assoc. Prof. Luben Mihov, PhD ([email protected]).

The department is responsible for education in the follo�ing pro-grams:

BSc programs:•Metrologyo Applied Optics Technologyo

MSc programs:•Contemporary Energy Sources and Environmental Protectiono Energy Management and Sustainable Energy �evelopmento Nuclear and Particle Physicso


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PhD programs:•Methodology of Teaching Physicso

Continuing (lifelong) education:•Teacher of Physicso

The �epartment of Physics is �ell equipped for scientific research in �ide range of fields such as: Astrophysics, Optics, Solid State Physics, Physics of Aerosols, Quantum Electronics and others.

Department of CHEMISTRY

The staff of the department includes 1 full professor, 7 associate professors, 4 assistant professors and technical staff.

Head of �epartment is Assoc. Prof. Ivanka Stankova, PhD ([email protected]).


BSc programs:•Chemistryo Medicinal Chemistryo Chemistry and Physicso


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MSc programs:•Biologically Active Substances and �rugso Metrology in Chemistryo Chemistry and Ecologyo

PhD programs:•Inorganic Chemistryo Organic Chemistryo Methodology of Teaching Chemistryo

Continuing (lifelong) education• :Teacher of Chemistryo Teacher of „The Man and Nature“o Modern Education of Scienceo

The department has conference halls and laboratories equipped for scientific research, preparation of theses and seminars, computer room and center for ne� technologies in education and teaching chemistry.


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Department of GEOGRAPHY, ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The academic staff of the department includes 2 full professors, � associate professors and 6 assistant professors.

Head of the �epartment is Assoc. Prof. Eng. Konstantin Tyufekchiev, PhD ([email protected]).


BSc programs• :Geographyo Ecology and Environmental Protectiono Geography and Historyo

MSc programs• :Regional �evelopmento Ecology and Environmental Protectiono Information Technologies in Ecologyo Natural and Historical Heritageo


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PhD programs• :Ecology and Environmental Protectiono Physical Geographyo Economic and Social Geographyo Cartography and Thematic Mappingo

On the initiative of the department, Complex Ecological Station for practical training and monitoring of the basic environmental components is under construction at the University Center „Bachinovo“. The department �orks together �ith the administrations of the National parks �Rila� and �Pirin� (park section �Sinanitsa�) as �ell as �ith the administration of the National park �Rila Monastery�, etc. The department also maintains contacts �ith different international and national non-governmental organizations.

Department of MATHEMATICS

The staff of the department includes 2 full professors, 5 associ-ate professors, and 1 assistant professor.

Head of �epartment is Prof. Ilia Gjudjenov, PhD ([email protected]).The department is responsible for education in the follo�ing pro-

grams:BSc programs:•

Mathematicso Mathematics and Informaticso

MSc programs:•Economic Mathematicso Technology of Teaching Mathematics and Informaticso

PhD programs:•Mathematical Analysiso Mathematical Modeling and Applications of Mathematicso


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Continuing (lifelong) education:•Teacher of Mathematicso

Main research areas of the department are: Algebra, Numerical methods Monte Carlo, �ifferential geometry, Mathematical modeling, Methodology of teaching mathematics, etc.

Department of INFORMATICS

The staff of the department includes 3 full professors, � associ-ate professors, and � assistant professors.

Head of �epartment of Informatics is Assoc. Prof. Stefan Ste-fanov, PhD ([email protected]).


BSc programs:•Informaticso

MSc programs:•Informaticso


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Bioinformaticso Business Informatics and Econometricso Information Technologies in Ecologyo

PhD programs:•Informaticso Operations Researcho Methodology of Teaching: Mathematics and Informatics, Infor-o matics and Information Technologies

Continuing (lifelong) education:•Teacher of Informaticso Teacher of Information Technologies 5-� classeso

Main research areas of the department are: �atabases, Mathematical Logic and Foundations of Informatics, �iscrete Mathematics and Applications, Bioinformatics and Mathematical Modeling in Biology, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Stochastic Models, Computational Mathematics, Web �esign, Information Technologies, Methodology of Teaching Informatics and Information Technologies, E-learning, etc.


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Department of COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES

The academic staff of the department includes 4 associate pro-fessors and 7 assistant professors.

Head of the �epartment is Assoc. Prof. Valentin Hristov, PhD ([email protected]).


BSc programs:•Computer Systems and Technologieso

MSc programs:•Computer Systems and Technologieso

PhD programs:•Computer Systems, Complexes and Net�orkso

Continuing (lifelong) education:•Local Cisco Academyo


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The research �ork in the department of Computer Systems and Technologies is in the follo�ing areas: Electrotechniques; Electronics and Computer Systems; Complexes and Net�orks, etc. �uring last years, various research projects have been developed in the follo�ing topics: Simulation and Analysis of High-Speed Computer Net�orks, �igital Systems �ith Programmable Logic (FPGA), �igital Signal Processing (�SP), etc.

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