Date of birth: 13 July 1950 Education:Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” October 1970 – October 1975 Master in biology Institute of biology and envronment, The Jagiellonian University, Poland November 1977 – April 1980 D.Sc. in Biology Excellent knowledge and practical experience in application of EU and Bulgarian legislation in the field of biodiversity protection. Significant experience in development of Assessments of Compatibility of investment plans, projects and programmes significantly affecting the NATURA 2000 sites. Significant experience in Environmental Impact Assessments of large infrastructures in Bulgaria with special attention to roads, dams and Hydro Power Plants and Wind Power Parks construction in protected areas.

Environmental toxicology Monitoring and Bio-indication of anthropogenic impact. Adaptations, thermoregulatory abilities and food preferences of warm-blooded animals to a variety of environmental conditions. Population Biology.