Research division
Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies
Institutes and Academic Specialized Units
Ivan Georgiev
Professor, PhD
Scientific secretary of division 1. Information and communication sciences and technologies
ivan.georgiev@cu.bas.bg
Institute of Information and Communication Technologies
The units in division “Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies” develop the established scientific traditions of Bulgaria in the field of mathematics and informatics.
Fundamental research performed in the field of mathematics is a prerequisite for creating innovations in education, industry and the financial sector. Applied research in fields such as mechanics, composites, biomechanics and mechatronics lead to the creation of technologies for studying and non-destructive testing of product quality, intelligent modelling and prosthesis of structures and functions of the human body. A product of BAS informatics is technology for processing and management of knowledge and modelling of educational processes, for optimization and support of decision making, signal processing and image recognition.
Embedded intelligent devices, specialized sensors, implementing devices and sensor systems of new principles, micro- and nanosystems and devices-manipulators, robots and mechatronic systems for micro- and nanotechnologies are developed to solve complex industry problems. Unique tools, software tools and engineering support for research, technical security systems, defense and environmental protection have been developed.
Along with research, discovering and developing young talents in the field of mathematics and informatics has become traditional. In the years after 1959, national teams in mathematics and informatics, traditionally led by scientists from the division, have brought hundreds of medals from international competitions. Initiatives like PupIMI have been recognized at national level and have grown into Academy-wide ones.
News
Virtual interactive models of authentic folk costumes and three-dimensional models of archaeological sites were shown by scientists to Commissioner Iliana Ivanova
Scientists from the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS presented the possibilities of state-of-the-art tools for 3D digitalization to the Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova. 3D models obtained [...]
Open Days on Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Institute of Robotics of BAS
New laboratory for experimental surgical robotics A scientific session on the future of minimally invasive surgery with the participation of leading scientists was held at the Institute of Robotics of BAS. The event is [...]
New supercomputer Hemus presented by IICT-BAS
A unique infrastructure complex opened its doors A new infrastructure complex with state-of-the-art technologies for digital transformation and high-performance computing was inaugurated today by Prime Minister Acad. Nikolai Denkov, the President of BAS Acad. [...]
120 years since the birth of John Atanasoff
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated the 120th anniversary of the birth of John Atanasoff, who created the first digital electronic computer, with a scientific session held at the “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of the [...]
Honorary medal “Marin Drinov” on ribbon for Corr. Memb. Svetozar Margenov
The Governing Council of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded with an honorary medal "Marin Drinov" on a ribbon Corr. Memb. Svetozar Margenov, Director of the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS (IICT). [...]
Unprecedented success of a Bulgarian participant in the Research Science Institute – RSI in the USA
Each summer, 80 outstanding students from around the world gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to participate in the Research Science Institute (RSI) – an international summer program for high-school students. This year, [...]
Prof. Revalski, Full Member of BAS, awards a diploma of associate member of AACM to Prof. Ivan Kostov
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, has awarded today a diploma of Associate Member of the Assembly of Academicians and Corresponding Members to Prof. Ivan Kostov. Our goal is [...]
Scientists from over 30 countries in Sofia for the International Conference “Mathematics Days in Sofia”
President Rumen Radev awarded Dr. Vesselin Dimitrov the 2023 Mathematics Prize of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – for outstanding contribution to number theory and Diophantine geometry The official opening of the international conference [...]
Prof. Erhard Hinrichs with a Badge of Honour “FOR MERITS TO BAS”
Prof. Erhard Hinrichs from the University of Tübingen, Germany, has been awarded with a badge of honour "FOR MERITS TO BAS". The award was presented to him today in “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of BAS [...]
Honorary medal “FOR MERITS TO BAS” for Prof. Raytcho Lazarov
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, awarded an honorary medal "FOR MERITS TO BAS" to Prof. Raytcho Lazarov. The Governing Board of the Academy awarded the distinction to [...]
Neurotechnology research project launched
A new experimental laboratory at the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IICT) will be established under the "VIBraTE" project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme. This was announced [...]
Memorial plaque of Acad. Stefan Dodunekov in Veliko Tarnovo
A memorial plaque to Academician Stefan Dodunekov was inaugurated on 10 November in Veliko Tarnovo. The Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of BAS, the Union of Mathematicians in Bulgaria and the Regional Academic Center of [...]
Bulgarian participation in the world’s first NEMO BMI project
The Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS (IICT) is a partner in the NEMO BMI project: 'Auto-adaptive neuromorphic Brain-Machine Interface', funded by the European Innovation Council. The project is related to the application [...]
Award “John Atanasoff – Inspirer and Creator of Talents” for Sen. Asst. Prof. Emil Kelevedjiev from BAS
Photo: President of Republic of Bulgaria. Senior Asst. Prof. Emil Kelevedjiev from the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of BAS is the winner of the award "John Atanasoff - Inspirer and Creator of [...]
Experts from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Huawei discussed trust in the digital world
A panel discussion on the topic "Trust in the digital world" was held on September 27 at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, together with the technology company Huawei Technologies Bulgaria. During the discussion, experts shared [...]
Participation of Prof. Revalski in the General Assembly of the International Federation for Information Processing
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, participated in the General Assembly of the International Federation for Information Processing - IFIP, which was held on 20 and 21 September in [...]
Diploma for Foreign Member of BAS was awarded to Prof. Maxim Kontsevich
The International Centre for Mathematical Sciences is gathering world-renowned mathematicians at a forum in Sofia The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, awarded a diploma for Foreign Member of the [...]
Innovations in Bulgarian speech synthesis and recognition
Innovations in the field of Bulgarian speech synthesis and recognition - a speaking programme, a medical dictaphone and an administrative "smart stenographer" were demonstrated by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (IICT-BAS) at BAS. [...]
Scientists of BAS are improving a system for motor stimulation after paralysis
NEMO-BMI: Auto-adaptive neuromorphic Brain-Machine Interface: Toward fully embedded neuroprosthetics Scientists from the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS, part of an international consortium, will start work on the project "Auto-Adaptive Neuromorphic Brain-Machine Interface" [...]
Robots and quantum communication with photons demonstrated by scientists on World Intellectual Property Day
Developments of the Institute of Robotics of BAS were presented today within the Open Day of Intellectual Property which was held at the Patent Office on the occasion of 26 April - World Intellectual Property [...]
Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Science
Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences participated in a conference on Artificial Intelligence, which the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) organised within the framework of the initiative "Bulgarian Voices for Europe". The forum was opened [...]
European Commission visit to the Centre of Competence QUASAR
A delegation from the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy visited on 23 March the Centre of Competence for Quantum Communication, Intelligent Security Systems and Risk Management – QUASAR at the Institute [...]
The Institute of Robotics – Official Host of the National Business Forum 2022
The National Business Forum 2022 under the title “European Green and Digital Industry – Europe’s Roadmap to a Unified Quantum Communications Network” was held on 1 March at the Institute of Robotics of BAS. The [...]
90 years since the birth of Acad. Blagovest Sendov (1932-2020)
Ninety years since the birth of acad. Blagovest Sendov will celebrate BAS on 8 February. The event in memory of Acad. Sendov will be held in “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall at 11:00 and will be [...]