Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies

Scientists from more than 30 countries in Sofia for “Mathematics Days”

More than 200 scientists from over 30 countries are presenting new findings in classical and modern fields of mathematics and informatics during the “Mathematics Days in Sofia” – MDS2026 international conference, held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Traditionally, this scientific forum is organized under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria. “A country that wants to be technologically advanced must, above all, be a country of mathematics - with good teachers, strong universities, and research institutes that are viewed not as an expense but as an investment with the highest return,” said President Iliana Iotova who opened the event and welcomed the participants and guests at BAS. “This forum does not join the general chorus [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-07-07T09:35:58+03:006 July 2026|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies, Selected|

Conference on “Numerical Methods for Scientific Computations and Advanced Applications”

Scientists from leading universities and institutes in the Americas, Asia, and Europe participated in the fifth international conference “Numerical Methods for Scientific Computations and Advanced Applications” – NMSCAA’26. The forum took place from June 15 to 18 in Sozopol and was organized by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS. The conference was opened by Corresponding Member Svetozar Margenov. Traditionally, the topics covered included: modeling, simulation and optimization; multiscale and multiphysics problems; robust iterative methods and sparse matrix computation; fractional differential equations and non-local problems; parallel numerical methods and scalable algorithms; advanced applications in science and engineering. The scientific program also included presentations on new areas of research, such as synergies between parallel numerical methods and algorithms and artificial intelligence methods, new approaches [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-06-19T15:27:26+03:0019 June 2026|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|

IICT honors PhD students for their outstanding research and publication achievements

Awards for outstanding research and publication achievements have been presented to doctoral students at the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS (IICT) during a ceremony held today. This is the first time such an award has been established with the aim of encouraging and recognizing young researchers at the institute. The chair of the awards committee, Prof. Stanislav Harizanov, expressed his gratitude to the doctoral students who participated in the competition and their academic advisors. With best wishes for continued success in science, the awards were presented by Corresponding Member Margenov to: Miryana Raykovska, supervised by Prof. Ivan Georgiev, for her work on the creation of digital twins using high-resolution microstructural models obtained through industrial computed tomography. The applications of the results obtained [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-05-29T14:19:56+03:0029 May 2026|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|

The “Celebrating Women in Representation Theory” international conference held at IMI

From May 15 to 17, 2026, the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Sofia (ICMS-Sofia) at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics hosted the prestigious international conference “Celebrating Women in Representation Theory.” The event is part of the activities carried out by the Quantum Groups and Cluster Algebras research group at ICMS-Sofia led by Prof. Milen Yakimov. The forum was officially opened by Corresponding Member Peter Boyvalenkov, Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics. In his address to the participants, he emphasized the importance of such events for the development and role of IMI as a leading center for international scientific cooperation. Prof. Velichka Milousheva, Deputy Director of IMI and Deputy Director of ICMS, also delivered a welcome address, noting that that day’s [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-05-18T16:38:35+03:0018 May 2026|Categories: General news, Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|

Innovative robotic system

A demonstration of an innovative robotic system was presented at the national scientific conference “Robotics and Mechatronics 2026” organized by the Institute of Robotics - BAS. The two-day forum was opened today by Academician Chavdar Roumenin and Director Prof. August Ivanov in the “Max Planck” Hall of the institute. Control of a mobile robot powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, an electronic system for real-time monitoring and control of small ruminants, and a drone developed under a contract within the “Security and Defense” National Scientific Program are the successful projects that scientists from the Institute of Robotics discussed in their plenary presentations. Current trends in robotics are focused on the development of energy-efficient and sustainable systems, particularly in the context of service and collaborative [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-05-12T10:31:23+03:0011 May 2026|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies, Selected|Tags: Институт по роботика|

An innovative electronic shepherd is helping Bulgarian farmers

Scientists from the Institute of Robotics at BAS have developed an innovative electronic shepherd for use in agriculture. The system for electronically counting and tracking animals -sheep and goats - has been successfully implemented on Bulgarian farms. It includes remote monitoring and guidance of the animals for regulated and systematic grazing and watering, completely replacing traditional herding. The herd’s movement is monitored remotely, and real-time information is obtained on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and other biometric indicators without direct physical contact with the animal. The use of modern electronic tools for pasture-based livestock farming addresses farmers’ challenges related to the shortage of agricultural workers, facilitates the regulated use of pastures, helps maintain ecosystems, and increases productivity and the economic efficiency of labor in [...]