The Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics at the “Academician Angel Balevski” Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies of BAS (CHA) hosted an international scientific forum on the theme “The role of contemporary hydro- and aerodynamic research in the development of Bulgarian economy and the CHA’s contribution to this process”. The event, which took place on 8 October, was dedicated to the Centre’s 50th anniversary and was held under the patronage of Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
The forum was attended by the President of the European Council for Maritime Applied R&D (ECMAR) and partners from Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Greece, representatives of BAS, the Regional Governor of Varna and the Deputy Mayor for Culture and Education of Varna Municipality, representatives of universities from Varna, Turkey and Taiwan as well as representatives of the maritime industry.
The forum was opened by the head of CHA, Assoc. Prof. Dr Nikolay Markov, who outlined the Centre’s development and its priorities for the future. He emphasised that the high-quality experimental facilities, qualified specialists and international partnerships had enabled the Centre to maintain its potential and continue to improve efficiency, automation and continuous training. Particular emphasis was also placed on cooperation with ECMAR, the Naval Academy, the Technical University of Varna and the Institute of Oceanology at BAS.
Prof. Dr Margarita Popova – Scientific Secretary of the “Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies” Division at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, delivered a congratulatory address on behalf of Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva who described the Centre’s half-century history as “an inspiring example of the successful combination of bold scientific visions, big-picture thinking and high technology” and emphasised the high level of professionalism displayed by generations of Bulgarian and foreign researchers and engineers, “thanks to whom complex and innovative projects are being realised for the benefit of industry, the environment, defence and national security”.
“The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences takes pride in the achievements of the team at the Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics in Varna, in its contribution to modern applied science and in its role as a leading institution for the training of young specialists,” states the congratulatory address by Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva. In recognition of its “remarkable results”, the Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics was awarded an Honorary Gold Plaquette by the leadership of BAS.
