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LABORATORY FOR SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Activities
Training: Practical training of students in the specialty “Ecology and Environmental Protection”. Training and conducting research of graduates in scientific specialty “Ecology and Environmental Protection” and PhDs in science “Ecology and conservation of ecosystems.”
Research: Research and analysis on research and development projects on technology for waste treatment. Research on the production of compost enriched with macro and microelements. Studies on the possibility of recovery of certain waste for importation of food macronutrients and micronutrients in some compost. Research on the possibility of recycling composite waste. Studies on the possibility of processing sewage sludge and using it as a resource. The laboratory equipment is provided on a project BG05M2OP001-1.002-0019: “Clean technologies for sustainable environment – water, waste, energy for circular economy”, financed by the Operational Program “Science and education for smart growth”, financed by the European Union through the European structural and investment funds.
Diagnostic: Investigation of production and operation of companies that want to implement circular economy. Consultations and expertise in the field of waste treatment technologies.
Contacts
Address:
Sofia 1756, bul. Kliment Ohridski № 10, University of Forestry
Department Ecology, Protection and Remediation of the Environment, Building A, room 505
E-mail
Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., E.Todorova, Eng., etodorova@ltu.bg
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD. A.Kostadinova, algkbg@gmail.com
Tel: +359 2 91 907 355
LABORATORY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED TERRAINS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Activities
Training: Practical training of students in the specialty “Ecology and Environmental Protection”. Training and conducting research of graduates in scientific specialty “Ecology and Environmental Protection” and PhDs in science “Ecology and conservation of ecosystems.”
Research: Research and analysis on scientific and applied projects related to the monitoring of certain environmental components (atmospheric air, soil and plants). Measurement of concentrations of nitrogen oxides, ozone and PM10; Investigation of the content of nutrients and heavy metals in plant samples; Determination of pigments in plant specimens; Investigation of substrates from disturbed fields from mining activities, etc. The laboratory equipment has been provided under various projects – «Assessment and monitoring of the impact of polluted air on forest ecosystems» – provided by the EEA to the Ministry of Environment and Water, under projects of the Scientific Research Fund of the University of Forestry. Air pollution measurement equipment received in 2020 under Project BG05M2OP001-1.002-0019: Clean Technologies for a Sustainable Environment – Water, Waste, Energy for a Circular Economy, funded by Operational Program “Science and Education for Intelligent Growth” co-financed by the European Union through the European Structural and Investment Funds.
Diagnostic: Consultations and expertise in the field of ambient air monitoring, forest monitoring and rehabilitation of disturbed terrains
Contacts
Address:
Sofia 1756, bul. Kliment Ohridski № 10, University of Forestry
Department Ecology, Protection and Remediation of the Environment, Building A, room 16
E-mail
Prof. Ph.D. M.Doncheva, Eng., mariana_doncheva@abv.bg
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD. Е. Tsvetkova, etsvetkova@ltu.bg
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD. P. Petrova, petargpetrof@gmail.com
Tel: +359 2 91 907 355, +359 2 91 907 360
LABORATORY OF FOREST PATHOLOGY
LABORATORY OF FOREST PATHOLOGY
Activities
Educational: Practical education of students in the fields of Forestry and Ecology and environmental protection. Education and scientific research of graduates and PhD students in the scientific specialty “Forest land improvement, forest protection and special uses in forests”.
Scientific: Conducting research and analysis on scientific and applied projects.
Diagnostic: Laboratory analyzes of plant material with disease symptoms for determination of the disease causes; consultations and conducting expertise.
Contacts
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., 1797 Sofia
Department Plant Pathology and Chemistry, building А, office 519
E-mail:
Prof. S. Bencheva, PhD, sbencheva@ltu.bg
Assist. Prof. N. Zafirov, PhD, niki.zafirov@gmail.com
LABORATORY OF FOREST ENTOMOLOGY
Activities:
Education: Practical training of the students in the program “Landscape Architecture” in the courses “Ornamental plant protection” and “Plant protection in greenhouses”. Education of PhD students in the scientific specialty “Forest melioration, forest protection and special forest uses”. Laboratory work of graduates in the courses “Forest entomology” and “Forest protection” in the program of Forestry.
Research: Investigations of the insect pests and their damages.
Diagnostic: Rearing insects from various plant parts. Identification of both of adult insects and their preimaginal stages using light microscopes and stereoscopes.
Contacts:
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridsky Blvd., Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
Department of the Plant Pathology and Chemistry, building A, room 322
E-mails:
Prof. Anelia Pencheva, ajp84@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. Danail Doychev, doychev@abv.bg
LABORATORY OF DENDROCHRONOLOGY
Activities
Educational: The laboratory provides practical education for students in the fields of Forestry and Ecology and Environmental Protection. It conducts scientific studies of graduates and PhD students in the scientific specialty “Forest land improvement, forest protection and special uses in forests”. The learning process is ensured by studying modern dendrochronological methods for measuring, processing, analyzing and visualizing the results.
Scientific: The Laboratory of Dendrochronology conducts research and analyses on scientific projects. Modern research methods are being adopted and applied, and new approaches, if necessary, are being developed to solve specific problems in the field of dendrochronology.
Applied: The laboratory carries out expertise and other scientific and applied activities depending on the needs of the department and the university.
Facilities: The laboratory premises (office 320) is equipped with the following equipment and instruments:
- Tools for field work: increment borers for collection of wood samples; saws; altimeter; binoculars; camera; magnifiers; compasses; long length roulettes; forest sprays; biodegradable tapes and more;
- Tools for laboratory work: stereo and light microscopes; digital microscope; grinding machines with the necessary disks, tapes and other consumables; scanners for dendrochronological work (A3, 1600-1800 dpi); measuring table for tree rings with stereoscope and specialized software; rotary microtome; laboratory treatment tables and storage cabinets for dendrochronological probes.
- Equipment for statistical analysis and computer processing: desktop and laptop computers; software for dendrochronological analysis (Cybis CooRecorder, CDendro, DendroStat, R, GTREND, RFA, DinoCapture, etc.); server with virtualization software, databases, web application platform; laser printer.
Contacts
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., 1797 Sofia
Department Plant Pathology and Chemistry, building А, office 320
E-mail:
Assist. Prof. N. Zafirov, PhD, niki.zafirov@gmail.com
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Activities:
Education – Experimental chemical work on subjects: Chemistry, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Medical chemistry (in Bulgarian and in English language), Biochemistry (in Bulgarian and in English language), Polymer Chemistry, Water Pollution and impact on Ecosystems, Water supply in urban areas.
Research – Deposition Chemistry, Assessment of Surface Water Quality, Preparation of Plant samples for Analysis, Organic Synthesis.
Contacts:
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridsky Blvd., Sofia 1797, Bulgaria, University of Forestry
Department of Plant Pathology and Chemistry, Building A, labs: 202, 313
E-mail:
Assoc. Prof. Sonya Damyanova, sonya_damyanova@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. Yordanka Ivanova, yordanka_b_ivanova@abv.bg
