PhD student Katerina Tumbalova from the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry at BAS was awarded the “Prof. Christo Balarew” Prize by the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria. She won the award in the “Outstanding Young Scientist in the Field of Inorganic Chemistry” category for 2026.
The award was presented in recognition of PhD student Tumbalova’s research into innovative porous ceramic layers for use as catalysts in the purification of waste gases containing volatile organic compounds. The award ceremony took place on 2 November. Two other candidates – Elzhana Encheva-Mircheva and Trajche Tushev – were also honoured for their achievements in the field of inorganic chemistry and inorganic materials.
