Prof Dr. Irena Kostova, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
Dr. Irena Kostova is a distinguished Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria. She holds a BSc and MSc in Chemistry from Russian University of Chemical Technology “D.I. Mendeleev” and earned her PhD and DSc in Chemistry from Medical University-Sofia. With extensive experience as a research scientist and senior researcher at Bulgaria’s Scientific Research Centre, Prof. Kostova has led numerous national and international projects and taught across Europe and Asia. She serves as an editor for notable journals such as Metal-Based Drugs and Asian Chemistry Letters, and has reviewed for top-tier journals and international projects. Prof. Kostova is known for her significant collaborations with institutions in India, Germany, Austria, and Italy.
🌐 Professional Profile:
Academic Background:
Dr. Irena Kostova earned her BSc and MSc in Chemistry with the highest honors from Russian University of Chemical Technology “D.I. Mendeleev”, Moscow, Russia 🎓. She completed her second specialization in “Theoretical Bases of Medical Chemistry” and received her PhD and DSc in Chemistry from Medical University-Sofia. 🏆
Professional Experience:
Currently a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy at Medical University in Sofia, Bulgaria. Prof. Kostova has also worked as a research scientist and senior researcher at the Scientific Research Centre of the Ministry of Environment of Bulgaria 🌿. She has led numerous national and international projects and has taught across Europe and Asia. 📚
Editorial and Advisory Roles:
Prof. Kostova is an Editor for several prominent journals, including Metal-Based Drugs and Asian Chemistry Letters, and has served on editorial boards for various international publications. She has also been a Guest Editor for special issues and a Section Editor for the “Encyclopedia of Metalloproteins” (Springer-Verlag GmbH) 📖.
Collaborations and Reviews:
Dr. Irena Kostova maintains extensive collaborations with universities in India, Germany, Austria, Italy, and more. Prof. Kostova has reviewed for high-ranking journals and international projects, including those for FWF, INCA, and SNSF 🔍.
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Publication Year: 2006
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Publication Year: 2011
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Publication Year: 2008