{"id":69650,"date":"2026-10-30T09:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bas.bg\/?p=69650"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:28:41","slug":"three-researchers-from-bas-receive-pythagoras-awards-for-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bas.bg\/?p=69650&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Three researchers from BAS receive \u201cPythagoras\u201d awards for science"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Three scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences received \u201cPythagoras\u201d awards for their contribution to scientific research. The ceremony for the presentation of the annual \u201cPythagoras\u201d National Awards for Contribution to Science took place on 29 October at the Central Military Club. The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, and the Vice-President, Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, attended the event.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPythagoras\u201d Award for an established scientist in the field of life sciences and medicine was won by Corr. Memb. Slavcho Tomov \u2013 Director of the Research Institute at the Medical University of Pleven. He works to modernise surgery and, as a specialist in obstetrics, gynaecology and oncology, contributes to the development of minimally invasive procedures.<\/p>\n

The prize for an established scholar in the field of social sciences and the humanities was awarded to Corr. Memb. Ivan Roussev of the University of Economics \u2013 Varna, a leading researcher in the economic history of Bulgaria. He studies the role of Bulgarian merchants and entrepreneurs during the National Revival and the significance of trade networks for the modernisation of Bulgarian society in the 18th and 19th centuries.<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr Radostina Alexandrova from the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum at BAS was honoured in the category for science communication. Prof. Alexandrova has made more than 800 media appearances and helps the public by presenting scientific discoveries and medical advances in a way that is accessible and understandable to the general public.<\/p>\n

The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, took part in the ceremony and presented the award for a young scientist in the field of natural and engineering sciences to Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr Tsvetelina Kaneva from the \u201cAngel Kanchev\u201d University of Ruse who was developing algorithms for the more efficient use of solar energy and the management of livestock farms. \u201cFor us, scientists, it is very gratifying to receive awards but it is even more gratifying when we have the opportunity to present an award to a young scientist who has already proven themselves and whose prospects and successes are evident,\u201d said Corr. Memb. Slavcheva.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPythagoras\u201d National Awards for Contribution to Science were presented for the 18th consecutive year. The ceremony was opened by the Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Georgi Valchev, and the grand prize was presented by Prime Minister Rumen Radev. All nominees received a certificate whilst the winners in the eight categories also received a cash prize of 5,000 euros.<\/p>\n

Photos: MES<\/p>\n

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