Todor Todorov, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
Prof. Dr. Todor Todorov ๐๐ฌ is a distinguished researcher and professor at the Technical University of Sofia, specializing in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Mechanism and Machine Theory. ๐๏ธ He has served as Head of the Laboratory of MEMS and former Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology. His research focuses on electromechanical devices, energy harvesting, and smart materials. โ๏ธ๐ก With a Ph.D. in Mechanism Synthesis and an MSc in Decision Support Systems, he has led multiple national and international projects. ๐๐ ๏ธ A prolific author and editorial board member, he significantly contributes to advanced engineering innovations. ๐๐ก
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Education
Prof. Dr. Todor Todorov ๐๐ง is an esteemed mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in precision engineering, decision support systems, and microelectromechanical systems. He earned his Ph.D. from the Technical University of Sofia (1992-2001) and an M.Sc. in Decision Support Systems from the University of Sunderland (1993-1994). With a career spanning academia and research, he has held leadership roles, including Deputy Head of the Department of Theory of Mechanisms and Machines and Chairman of the General Assembly of the Faculty of Industrial Technology. ๐๐ ๏ธ A prolific editor and reviewer, he contributes to multiple international journals and MDPI publications. โ๏ธ๐
Experience
Prof. Dr. Todor Todorov is a distinguished academic at the Technical University of Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ, specializing in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Mechanism and Machine Theory โ๏ธ. Since 2022, he has led the Laboratory of MEMS, previously serving as Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology (2019-2022) ๐ซ. A professor since 2013, he has taught MEMS, Microtechnology, and Machine Theory ๐. His research spans mechanism synthesis, electromechanical devices, and nanoengineering ๐ฌ. Earlier roles include Associate Professor (2002-2013), Head Assistant Professor (1999-2002), and Senior Assistant Professor (1988-1999). Notably, he also served as Mayor of Vladaya (1995-1999) ๐๏ธ.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Todor Todorovโs research focuses on vibrational energy harvesting, microcantilever sensors, and shape memory alloy (SMA)-based actuators โ๏ธ๐ฌ. His work explores self-excited thermomechanical oscillators ๐ฅ and bistable pumps ๐ง using SMAs, enhancing energy efficiency and control in microdevices. He also investigates virus and pathogen detection ๐ฆ with dual-microcantilever sensors and the influence of Lorentz forces on sensor sensitivity โก. His interdisciplinary research integrates mechanical dynamics, thermoelectromechanical systems, and ultralow mass detection ๐ฏ. With applications in energy harvesting, biomedical sensing, and microfluidics, his studies contribute to innovative sensing technologies and efficient actuator designs for advanced engineering solutions ๐.
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