Workshop: Digital Innovation for Sustainable Societies: Academic Perspectives from the Scientific University of Ruse
We are proud to welcome the distinguished academic team from the University of Ruse, Bulgaria, for a dedicated workshop and plenary participation at DIGIAI SOCIETY 2025.
The delegation, led by Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD and Acad. Hristo Beloev, DScEng, will deliver a comprehensive workshop titled “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Societies: Academic Perspectives from the Scientific University of Ruse”. The program includes presentations on digital governance, social resilience, AI in education, and sustainability-driven transformation strategies.
Official Delegation from University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” (Bulgaria)
Key Institutional Representatives
Coordination and Project Management
- Assoc. Prof. Nataliya Venelinova, PhD
Coordinator of Research Projects
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- Prof. Plamen Zahariev, PhD
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- Daniela Todorova – Chief Expert, Quality of Education and Accreditation
- Dobrinka Dobreva – Financial Manager
- Tzvetelina Dimitrova – Chief Accountant
- Lyudmila Dimitrova –HR manager
Workshop Contributors and Researchers
Workshop Title: Digital Innovation for Sustainable Societies: Academic Perspectives from the Scientific University of Ruse
Workshop Opening Presentations
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Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD
Rector
Coordinator of Research Projects
University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev"
Talk:Strategic Scientific and Innovation Development Program of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" – a Vision for Successful Transformation of the University
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Prof. Plamen Zahariev, PhD,
UNITe Center of Excellence Representative
University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev"
Talk:The 3D Technologies as a Tool for the Digital Transformation of the Education, Science and Industry – The Experience and the Future Development of the Center of Excellence in ICT – UNITe
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Subtopic 1: Research and development of ICT-based solutions for digital secure transformation of processes and systems
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Assoc. Prof. Tsvetelina D. Georgieva, PhD
Scientific group “Digital systems and technologies for sustainable smart agriculture”
Talk: “Innovative cyber-physical and digital technologies for soil and crop quality monitoring”
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Prof. Plamen Zahariev, PhD
Scientific Group “Intelligent cyberphysical systems and technologies for the generation and visualization of spatial objects and processes”
Talk: “Novel solutions and applications of intelligent cyber-physical systemsand technologies”
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Prof. Daniel Bratanov, PhD
Scientific group “Integrated intelligent management systems for security”
Talk: “Hyperspectral Imaging for Biomedical Stress Detection”
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Subtopic 2: Researches on systems, subjects, processes and phenomena, technologies and innovations for an equitable and sustainable green society
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Prof. Miglena Koleva, DSc
Scientific group "Mathematical modelling, innovative business models and social innovations"
Talk: “Computational Methods for Solving Inverse Problemswith Application in Industry”
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Assoc. Prof. Irina Kostadinova, PhD
Scientific group "Mathematical modelling, innovative business models and social innovations"
Talk: “Developing an Artificial Intelligence Model to Enhance the Emotional Intelligence of Motor Vehicle Drivers for Safer Roads”
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Assoc. Prof. Teodora Hristova, PhD
Scientific group "Digital Energy Systems 4.0"
Talk: “Best Practices for Using AI in Digital Energy Systems”
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Subtopic 3: Mechatronics and Digital Technologies
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Prof. Iliya Iliev, PhD
Scientific group “Sustainable transport mobility”
Talk: “Sustainable Transport, Energy Efficiency and Digitalization”
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Assoc. Prof. Alexandar K. Ivanov, PhD
Scientific group “Digital, layered, energy-assisted innovative technologies and models”
Talk: “Recent Research in Robotics and 3D Technologies”
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Prof. Maria P. Nikolova, PhD
Scientific group “Digital, layered, energy-assisted innovative technologies and models”
Talk: “PVD Coatings for Titanium Implants”
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