Department "Specialized Branches"

Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Yordan Hristov

Education:
Higher Education, University of Forestry – Sofia, 2001 – Master's Degree
PhD Degree:
2021, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa, dissertation topic: “Studies on the Virulence of American Foulbrood in South Africa and the Resistance of African Honey Bees”
Latest Academic Degree:
Chief Assistant Professor, PhD, Apiculture
Research Interests:
1. Bee pathology
2. Immunology and physiology of the honey bee
3. Nutrition and management technologies for bee colonies
Scope of Competence:
1. Clinical and laboratory diagnosis of diseases affecting bees and brood
2. Experience in organizing preventive and treatment measures for bee diseases
3. Organization and implementation of laboratory and field studies related to bee diseases, nutrition, and management technologies
4. Experience working in multidisciplinary scientific teams
5. Experience in delivering public educational lectures on current issues in apiculture
Participation in Scientific Projects:

“Testing of New Methods for the Diagnosis of Foulbrood Diseases in Bee Brood”, 2006–2008.
“Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Veterinary Medicinal Product Varostop Strips Against Varroosis in Bee Colonies in the Republic of Bulgaria After 10 Years of Use”, 2007.
“Social Immunity in Ants and Bees with Emphasis on American Foulbrood in Honey Bees”, 2017–2020.
“Testing of Certain New Technical and Technological Elements in the Production of Bee Products. Determination of the Physicochemical Parameters and Chemical Composition of Different Types of Honey”, 2022–2025.