Prof. Ivan Beloev | Power Transformer | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ivan Beloev | Power Transformer | University of Russe “Angel Kanchev” | Bulgaria

Professor Ivan Beloev, is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of transport technology and management. He currently serves as the Head of the Center for Continuing Education and Head of the Department of Transport at Angel Kanchev University of Ruse, where he also holds a professorship. His academic journey and professional career have been deeply rooted in the same esteemed institution, where he has steadily progressed from Assistant to Associate Professor and now to Full Professor. Throughout his tenure, Professor Beloev has made significant contributions to the advancement of transport systems, sustainable mobility, and energy-efficient technologies in transportation engineering.

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Suitability Summary

Prof. Ivan Beloev is an outstanding and visionary Bulgarian researcher, academic, and innovator whose extensive contributions to transport technology, sustainable mobility, and environmental protection make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over a decade of academic and research experience at the University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Prof. Beloev has demonstrated consistent excellence in teaching, leadership, research innovation, and international collaboration.

Education and Training

Ph.D. in Transport, Shipping, and Aviation (2014–2015)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Dissertation Title: Development and research of a modular system for combined energy providing and monitoring of harmful emissions of road transport.
Master’s Degree in Technology and Management of Transport (2013–2014)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Bachelor’s Degree in Technology and Management of Transport (2009–2013)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Professional Qualification: Transport Engineer

Work Experience

Head of Center for Continuing Education (2023–Present)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and management of lifelong learning initiatives, promoting continuous professional development and collaboration between academia and industry.
Head of Department of Transport (2021–Present)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Oversees academic programs, curriculum development, and departmental research in technology and transport management, ensuring academic excellence and innovation in the field.
Professor, Department of Transport (2023–Present)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Engaged in advanced teaching, mentoring doctoral candidates, and conducting high-impact research in transport technologies and sustainable mobility systems.
Associate Professor, Department of Transport (2018–2023)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Focused on research in transport management, emissions monitoring, and the integration of alternative energy systems in transport operations.
Assistant Professor, Department of Transport (2015–2018)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Conducted lectures, supervised student projects, and participated in national and international transport research collaborations.
Assistant, Department of Transport (2014–2015)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Supported teaching activities, performed laboratory work, and assisted in research related to transport technology and management.

Achievements and Specializations

Developed strong professional expertise in organizing and conducting experimental research.
Skilled in analyzing experimental data and working with various experimental and measurement equipment.
Participated in international academic and research collaborations, including Erasmus Intensive Programmes focused on sustainable transport and environmental protection technologies.
- “Powering The Future with Zero Emission and Human Powered Vehicles,” Terrassa, Spain (2011)
- “Education for Sustainable Development from the Perspective of Technologies and Materials for Environmental Protection”

Awards and Honors

2017 Young Scientist Award, Austrian Ministry of Science, Research, and Economic and Institutional Affairs and Central Europe, recognizing outstanding research contributions in transport technology.
Best Book Award (2017) – Scientific Conference of the University of Ruse and the Union of Students, for excellence in training and innovative student professional development in transport, navigation, and aviation.
Publication Excellence Recognition (2016) – For the thesis “Development and supply of a modular system for combined energy supply and monitoring of harmful emissions of road transport.”
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria (2017) – Commended for leadership in HYDRU project excellence and for enhancing the reputation of the University of Ruse.
Second Prize (2018) – Research Fund Prize for design, creation, experimentation, and optimization of the “City Car Logic” powered by an alternative energy source.

Publication Top Notes

Title: A comprehensive survey: Evaluating the efficiency of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques on cyber security solutions
Authors: M. Ozkan-Okay, E. Akin, Ö. Aslan, S. Kosunalp, T. Iliev, I. Stoyanov, I. Beloev
Year: 2024
Citations: 218
Title: A review on current and emerging application possibilities for unmanned aerial vehicles
Authors: I.H. Beloev
Year: 2016
Citations: 90
Title: Artificial intelligence-driven autonomous robot for precision agriculture
Authors: I. Beloev, D. Kinaneva, G. Georgiev, G. Hristov, P. Zahariev
Year: 2021
Citations: 85
Title: Artificial intelligence in wireless communications-evolution towards 6G mobile networks
Authors: T.B. Iliev, E.P. Ivanova, I.S. Stoyanov, G.Y. Mihaylov, I.H. Beloev
Year: 2021
Citations: 36
Title: Investigation of the tractor performance when ballasting its rear half-frame
Authors: V. Bulgakov, R. Antoshchenkov, V. Adamchuk, I. Halych, Y. Ihnatiev, I. Beloev
Year: 2022
Citations: 32
Title: A review of the characteristics of modern unmanned aerial vehicles
Authors: G.V. Hristov, P.Z. Zahariev, I.H. Beloev
Year: 2016
Citations: 31
Title: Web-based environment for virtual laboratories in the field of electrical engineering
Authors: B. Evstatiev, K. Gabrovska-Evstatieva, V. Voynohovska, I. Beloev
Year: 2019
Citations: 26
Title: Numerical simulation of processes in an electrochemical cell using COMSOL Multiphysics
Authors: I.K. Iliev, A.R. Gizzatullin, A.A. Filimonova, N.D. Chichirova, I.H. Beloev
Year: – (Not provided)
Citations: 25

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski, AGH University of Krakow Faculty of Civil Engineering, Poland

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski is a professor at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland, specializing in mining engineering and occupational safety. He holds a D.Sc. Eng. in Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy (2021) and a Ph.D. in Mining and Engineering Geology (2014) from AGH, where he also completed his M.Sc. Eng. in 2007. Dr. Skrzypkowski has extensive experience in rock bolt support systems, underground mining safety, and dynamic load analysis, as reflected in his habilitation and doctoral theses. He has held various academic positions at AGH since 2007, currently serving in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management. His research engagements include international internships in the Czech Republic, South Africa, Canada, and multiple Polish institutions. A recipient of numerous Rector’s Awards for his scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements, he has also actively contributed to academic supervision, program development, and international educational cooperation. Dr. Skrzypkowski leads the bolting laboratory at AGH and has played a key role in training foreign students and engineers in mining technologies.

Professional Profile:

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Nominee: Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski, Professor at AGH University of Science and Technology, is an exemplary candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding and sustained contributions to the fields of mining engineering and underground support systems. His research has significantly advanced understanding of rock bolt support systems under static and dynamic conditions, directly impacting safety and engineering practices in mining environments.

🎓 Education

📘 D.Sc. Eng. (2021), AGH University of Science and Technology
Discipline: Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy
Thesis: Optimal cooperation of expansion and resin rock bolt support in ore mines

🎓 Ph.D. (2014), AGH University of Science and Technology
Discipline: Mining and Engineering Geology
Thesis: Stress-strain characteristics of expansion rock bolt support

💻 Postgraduate Studies: Software Engineering (2018), AGH

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Training: Two-semester course for academic staff and PhD students (2008)

🛠️ M.Sc. Eng. (2007), AGH University of Science and Technology
Thesis: Water hazard analysis and prevention at Janina coal mine

🌟 Key Achievements

📖 Reviewer, Examiner, and Committee Member for doctoral/habilitation processes (2021–2024)

🌍 Supervision of international students from Vietnam, Turkey, Chile, China, and India

🔬 Head of Bolting Laboratory at AGH (since 2011)

👨‍🔧 Supervisor of Student Scientific Organization “FILAR” and recipient of 4 rector grants

🎓 Co-organizer of Summer School of Mining Engineering for International Students (2010–2020)

🏛️ Member of Faculty and Scientific Discipline Councils at AGH (2015–present)

Publication Top Notes:

Influence of Silicate Modulus and Eggshell Powder on the Expansion, Mechanical Properties, and Thermal Conductivity of Lightweight Geopolymer Foam Concrete

Mechanical Behaviour of Rock Samples with Burst Liability Under Different Pre-Cycling Thresholds

Examination of Stress Corrosion Cracking of Rock Bolts in Simulated Underground Environments

Strata Control by Roof Blasting for Bord and Pillar Mining Method in Mechanized Depillaring Panels

Strata Control by Roof Blasting for Bord and Pillar Mining Method for Mechanised Depillaring Panel

The Effects of Strata Orientation and Water Presence on the Stability of Engineered Slopes Using DIPS and FLACSlope: A Case Study of Tubatse and Fetakgomo Engineered Road Slopes