Български

Department "Specialized Branches"

Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov

  • Education:

    Higher Education, University of Forestry – Sofia, 2005 – Bachelor's Degree
    Higher Education, University of Forestry – Sofia, 2008 – Master's Degree

  • PhD Degree:

    2017, Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod, dissertation topic: “Study of the Influence of Different Hive Systems on the Development and Productivity of Bee Colonies”

  • Latest Academic Degree:

    Chief Assistant Professor, PhD, Apiculture

  • Research Interests:

    1. Supplementary feeding of bee colonies
    2. Bee hive systems
    3. Monitoring the development of bee colonies
    4. Wintering of weak bee colonies
    5. Monitoring feed consumption of bee colonies

  • Scope of Competence:

    1. Preparation of weak bee colonies for wintering
    2. Introducing queen bees into queenless colonies
    3. Measurement of the number of eggs laid by the queen bee during the active season
    4. Measurement of bee population size in spring and autumn
    5. Experience in teaching students
    6. Measurement of feed consumption in bee colonies

  • Participation in Scientific Projects:

    1. Testing of New Technical and Technological Elements in the Production of Bee Products. Determination of the Physicochemical Parameters and Chemical Composition of Different Types of Honey, Zh171, 2022–2025, Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Hristov, Agricultural Academy project.
    2. Testing of New Products for Stimulating Feeding of Bee Colonies. Study of the Effectiveness of the Apivar Preparation and the Degree of Resistance Expression in Varroa destructor, 2026–2029, Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Hristov, Agricultural Academy project.

  • Publications

  • Contact Information:
    e-mail: tsvetan28@abv.bg
    Phone: 0888797633
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