Specialist Units and Expertise
July 29, 2024 2025-07-16 9:01Specialist Units and Expertise
Laboratories
Laboratory of Furniture Technology
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
tel.: +359 2 91 907 / 213; 452, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: d.angelski@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Dimitar Angelski
Activities:
Practical classes and laboratory exercises for students; researches and consultations. Production of various test pieces and innovative constructions, new varnishes, pigment and coloring compositions, calculation activities for yield, productivity and optimization of technological processes. Studies of individual technological operations and processes.
Machines and equipment:
Diaphragm Press, Hydraulic Press, Edging Machine, Multi-spindle Drilling Unit, Circular Saw with carriage, Desktop Drilling Machine, Various sets of power tools.
Contact person:
Assist. Prof. V. Mihailov, phone: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: vladko86mihailov@gmail.com
Laboratory of Physical-Mechanical Research
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
tel.: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant PhD Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Scientific researches and consultations. Wide-ranging researches for determine different physical-mechanical properties of wooden and non-wood materials and others. Sstrengths, module of elasticity, hardness and others.
Machines and equipment:
Dynamometer equipped with an electronic head and a digital sensor for displacement, microprocessor system for recording of data of the researches on computer, Dynamometer capable of loading by 5 tons and set of devices, testing of materials for adhesive strength, bending, modulus of elasticity, etc., vacuum dryers.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel: +359 2 91 907 452; mob.: +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Upholstery Technology
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
TLB, Laboratory 310, tel.: +359 2 91 907 209, fax: (+359 2) 862 28 30
E-mail: genchevy@abv.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Yancho Genchev
Activities:
Laboratory exercises for students; researches and consultations. More than 70 types of materials participate in the construction of upholstered furniture. The laboratory examines the functional parameters of the various types of upholstered furniture, the proportionality of the basic elements and their composition in complex spatial furniture, as well as the strength and deformation behavior when loading the skeletons by the finite element method (FEM) with CAE software. Deformation properties of upholstery materials and upholstery structures and bases under load are investigated.
Machines and equipment:
Stand for testing the deformation behavior when loading different upholstery materials and structures of upholstery, stand for testing upholstered furniture.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Genchev, phone: +359 2 91 907 209, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: genchevy@abv.bg
Laboratory of Wood Products in the Interior
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgariatel.: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant PhD Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Student lab classes and consultations. Activities – determination of strength and visually aesthetic qualities of raw materials, finished materials and composites, testing of building structures for thermal and sound insulation, etc.
Machines and equipment:
Equipment for determine of gloss and shine, hardeners, roughness gauges, equipment for determination of illumination of rooms, electronic instruments for angular and linear measurements, pneumatic pistols for structural assemblies with brackets, equipment for finger jointing in length and width.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel: +359 2 91 907 452; mob.: +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Adhesive and Materials for Protective and Decorative Coatings
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
tel.: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant PhD Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Practical and student lab classes, scientific researches and consultations. Activities – measurements of viscosity, dry matter, curing, properties of coatings, physical and chemical parameters of adhesives and varnishes, recipes for stains, adhesive compositions, varnishes and paints.
Machines and equipment:
Viscosimeters dynamical, gravity, chemical reagents, Ph meters, mechanized stirrers, vacuum dryers, spraying facilities, adhesive and varnish roller application, small high temperature press, varnish hardness instruments, wear resistant devices, reflective microscopes, translucent light diffusers direct computer recording, electronic scales with different range and accuracy.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel.: +359 2 91 907 452; mob.: +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Model Making and Prototyping
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797
TLB, Laboratory 102, tel.: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant PhD Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Practical and student lab classes. Activities – production of models of interior and exterior objects, production of prototypes of furniture and furniture elements, development of templates and accessories for processing details and units.
Machines and equipment:
Vibrating saw blade, mini router for decorative processing, hot air gun for bending plastic materials, small vacuum press for 3D molding, large set of hand tools and special tools for model processing, woodworking machines for lumber and furniture boards, pneumatic guns for upholstery, airbrushes for decoration, woodworking lathe and turning tools.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel.: +359 2 91 907 452; mob.: +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory for Wood Restoration, Conservation, Modification and Protection
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
fax: +359 2 91 907 419
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov
Activities:
Practical classes with students, work with graduates and doctoral students, researches and consultations.
Machines and equipment:
Stand for testing the deformation behavior when loading different upholstery materials and structures of upholstery, stand for testing upholstered furniture.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. PhD B. Kyuchukov, phone: +359 2 91 907 419, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov is an expert of TC 33 at BIS and a member of the Governing Board of the BSS.
Laboratory for Hydrothermal Treatment of Wood
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
tel.: +359 2 91 907 419
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov
Activities:
Lectures and practical classes with students, consultations and researches.
Machines and equipment:
Experimental convective dryer, balance and electronic scales, hydrometers, drying cabinets, psychrometers and thermometers.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. PhD B. Kyuchukov, phone: +359 2 91 907 419, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov is an expert of TC 33 at BIS and a member of the Governing Board of the BSS.
