“Prof. Ivan Shopov” Award for outstanding young scientist in the field of polymers

Denitsa Nikolova from the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is the winner of the award "Outstanding Young Scientist in Polymers" named after Prof. Ivan Shopov for 2023. At an official ceremony on 1 March in the hall of the Federation of Scientific Engineering Unions the award was presented by the founder of the award, Prof. Ivan Shopov, and the President of the Union of Chemists Prof. Venko Beshkov. The research of PhD student Denitsa Nikolova is dedicated to the development of polymer carriers of biologically active substances with potential application in ophthalmology. Soft contact lenses containing suitable drug substances, which are gradually released and enter the eye, are made of new polymeric materials. The results achieved are important [...]

Biodegradable cellular matrix with applications in tissue engineering developed by a team from the Institute of Electronics

Ultrashort pulse laser treatment of cp-Ti immersed in aqueous silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution A biodegradable cellular matrix that supports bone tissue regeneration and at the same time prevents the formation of bacterial biofilm on it has been developed by a research team from the Institute of Electronics of BAS. During their experimental studies, the scientists generated a coated surface that can be applied in the development of customized, multi-component and porous structured implants imitating the natural body environment and possessing antibacterial properties. By means of ultrashort laser pulse processing, properties optimally tailored to the biocompatibility, mechanical and physiological needs of the host tissue are sought. The team's development is innovative and has potential for future application in tissue engineering. The research team [...]

New laser system supports research at the Institute of Electronics

A new picosecond laser with harmonic frequency generation modules will support research at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The state-of-the-art equipment will be used to develop new multifunctional materials. Within the framework of two projects funded by the National Science Fund, scientists from the Micro- and Nanophotonics Laboratory are looking for new approaches to form composite nanostructures from metal oxides and precious metals and to obtain new materials by laser-induced decomposition of nitride ceramics. The research will apply the method of laser ablation by picosecond pulses. Picosecond laser systems, generating pulses with durations of units to tens of picoseconds, are of increased scientific and applied interest. They are easier to use and more stable than systems generating ultrashort pulses. The application of picosecond laser [...]

2023-01-15T23:47:34+02:00Thursday, 10 November 2022|Categories: Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies|

“Outstanding Young Scientist in Inorganic Chemistry” Award

Dr. Ivalina Trendafilova from the Institute of Organic Chemistry with Center of Phytochemistry - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was awarded the "Prof. Christo Balarew" award of the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria "Outstanding Young Scientist in Inorganic Chemistry". The ceremony was held on the Day of the National Enlighteners. The prize was awarded for Dr. Trendafilova's developments in the field of preparation of innovative porous nanosized silicates and their potential application as carriers in drug-delivery systems to improve the efficiency of application of biologically active substances of natural origin, and also for the preparation of effective catalysts for the treatment of wastewater and harmful emissions from production processes.

2023-01-13T23:58:10+02:00Wednesday, 2 November 2022|Categories: Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies|

2022 Security Innovation Award for the COUNTERFOG project

The European Commission awarded the COUNTERFOG project with the 2022 Security Innovation Award. The international interdisciplinary project involves 30 scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The EU prize is awarded for a research project in the field of security technologies. The aim of the COUNTERFOG project is to create systems for the protection of public facilities in the event of terrorist attacks with weapons of mass destruction, military actions, industrial accidents, disasters, etc. The project is implemented by a consortium of 10 European institutions. The head of the Bulgarian team is Assoc. Prof. Ognyan Ivanov. The project is implemented at BAS by the Institute of Solid State Physics and GIS - TRANSFER CENTER. The team from the Academy has developed instrumentation to control fog [...]

2022-12-01T15:18:21+02:00Wednesday, 19 October 2022|Categories: Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies|

50 years Institute of Solid State Physics

Prof. Hassan Chamati The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, handed the Director of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Prof. Hassan Chamati, Honorary Plaque – gold of the President of BAS. The distinction is awarded for outstanding contributions to the development of modern fundamental and applied research in the fields of solid state physics, laser physics, materials science and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ISSP. The award was presented at a ceremony on 17 October at the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS. Not only fundamental and applied but also interdisciplinary research is conducted at ISSP and national and international projects are successfully implemented, said Prof. Julian Revalski. One of the founders of the [...]

2022-12-01T15:14:29+02:00Tuesday, 18 October 2022|Categories: General news, Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies|
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