Selected – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

BAS hosts a forum on scientific entrepreneurship and the creation of spin-off companies

The first edition of the SCION Spin-Off Forum took place on 23 September in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The forum brought together scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and representatives of institutions to discuss how scientific research can be put into practical application and reach the market. The event was opened by SCION co-founder Ms. Sasha Bezuhanova and Prof. Ina Aneva, Scientific Secretary of BAS. In her welcome address, Prof. Aneva emphasised that the Academy employed researchers of exceptional calibre whose achievements received international recognition and reinforced the standing of Bulgarian science. She pointed out that BAS scientists were developing promising technologies and innovative solutions capable of addressing important social and economic challenges but that the path from scientific discovery to [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-24T15:49:01+03:0024 September 2026|Categories: Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology, Selected|

International recognition for the Bulgarian school of electrochemistry: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Nikolov elected a member of the Alpha-Beta Society

Associate Professor Dr. Plamen Nikolov, Director of the “Academician Evgeni Budevski” Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES-BAS) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has been elected as the 33rd member of the prestigious international scientific Alpha-Beta Society. The news was announced on 15 September during this year’s European Lead Battery Conference (ELBC’2026) in Vienna. Membership of the Alpha-Beta Society is strictly limited and is expanded by only one new member per year. Members of the society are internationally recognised scientists and specialists who have made an exceptional contribution to the development of science and technology relating to lead-acid batteries. With the election of Assoc. Prof. Nikolov, the number of representatives of the Bulgarian school of electrochemistry of lead-acid batteries in the society has risen [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-24T15:56:44+03:0023 September 2026|Categories: Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency, Selected|

Bulgarian scientists uncover the key to a rare genetic disorder

Rare diseases affect 1 in 2,000 people which means over 350,000–400,000 Bulgarians and at least 30 million Europeans. To date, 7,000–8,000 rare diseases have been identified, the majority of which are of unknown origin, and over 90 per cent of which have no treatment. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying these diseases is of paramount importance for medical science and human health. A diagram comparing the effect of normal histone H1.4 and its mutated form on an array of nucleosomes. Every human cell contains 30 million nucleosomes (the basic building blocks of chromatin), and each of these consists of four core proteins around which the DNA is wound. The DNA is represented by blue lines wound around the four proteins (grey circles). The individual [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-24T15:54:12+03:0023 September 2026|Categories: Biomedicine and Quality of Life, Selected|

The 10th anniversary edition of the international conference “Sofia Electrochemical Days” – SED’2026

The tenth edition of the international conference “Sofia Electrochemical Days” – SED’2026 – took place from 8 to 12 September at the Creativity House of BAS, Varna. The forum brought together 75 participants from seven countries - Bulgaria, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Poland and the Czech Republic - representing scientific organisations, universities and the business sector. The “Sofia Electrochemical Days” conferences, which have been held biennially since 1996, are organised by the “Academician Evgeni Budevski” Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems – BAS. The scientific programme of SED’2026 included 7 plenary, 10 invited and 13 regular oral presentations as well as 35 poster presentations. The latest scientific findings were presented in the fields of modern batteries and supercapacitors, the production, storage and conversion of hydrogen, [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-17T09:41:49+03:0016 September 2026|Categories: Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency, Selected|

BAS presents: the exhibition “Impressions” by Corresponding Member Zhivka Marinova

The “Impressions” exhibition by Corresponding Member Zhivka Marinova opened in the foyer in front of the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on 15 September and can be viewed until 30 September. This is the fourth painting exhibition to be held as part of the “BAS Presents:” initiative. Corr. Memb. Zhivka Marinova studied painting in the class of Academician Svetlin Rusev at the National Academy of Art. Her journey in art reminds me of the Renaissance recipe for success: to learn from a master so that you, too, may become a master. With these words, the Vice-President of BAS Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov opened the exhibition and introduced Corr. Memb. Marinova. She works primarily in the 30/30 format, though also in 100/140 [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-17T09:40:32+03:0016 September 2026|Categories: Selected|

Scientific developments with the business sector will bring together BAS and BCCI

A framework agreement on cooperation between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was signed today by the presidents of the two institutions: Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva and Tsvetan Simeonov. The document provides for linking the research potential and infrastructure of BAS with the technological, production and investment needs of the enterprises represented by BCCI. The cooperation will focus on the practical application of scientific findings, accelerating the transfer of knowledge and technology, supporting innovation, digital and green transformation and establishing sustainable forms of interaction between science and business. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences aims to expand its presence in the regions and present its research to the business community, said Corr. Memb. Slavcheva. She added that the partnership [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-17T09:38:08+03:0015 September 2026|Categories: Selected|