Assist. Prof. Dr. Silvia Dimova | Spectroscopy Awards | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Silvia Dimova, Institute of Polymers, Bulgaria

Silvia Dimovsa is a researcher specializing in the synthesis and characterization of polymers, organic materials, and inorganic/polymer hybrid nanomaterials with antibacterial and photocatalytic properties. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Physics from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and has been working at the Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences since 2003. Her scientific work includes 22 publications and involvement in various projects such as POLINNOVA and BG05M2OP001-1.002-0014HITMOBIL. Silvia is a member of the Bulgarian Catalytic Society and the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Award:

Silvia Dimovsa’s extensive educational background, professional experience, and research contributions make her a compelling candidate for the Research for Women Researchers Award. Her work not only reflects her scientific expertise but also highlights her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges through innovative research in materials science. Supporting her candidacy would not only recognize her achievements but also promote the vital role of women in scientific research, particularly in fields that contribute to sustainability and technological advancement.

🎓Education:

Silvia Dimovsa earned her Master’s degree in Chemistry and Physics from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” between 1997 and 2002. During her studies, she specialized in both fields, gaining a strong foundation in chemical and physical sciences, which later shaped her research career in polymers, organic materials, and hybrid nanomaterials.

🏢Work Experience:

Silvia Dimovsa has been a researcher at the Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, since 2003, where she specializes in the synthesis and characterization of polymers, organic materials, and inorganic/polymer hybrid nanomaterials with antibacterial and photocatalytic properties. In 2023-2024, she contributed to the BG05M2OP001-1.002-0014 HITMOBIL project, focused on clean energy technologies. From 2012 to 2016, she worked as an operator in the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratory at the Institute of Organic Chemistry with Phytochemistry Center. Prior to her research career, she gained teaching experience as a chemistry teacher at the National Natural and Mathematical High School “Acad. Lyubomir Chakalov” and as a physics teacher at 30 SU “Bratya Miladinovi” in Sofia during 2001-2002.

Publication Top Notes:

Hybrid Cellulosic Substrates Impregnated with Meta-PBI-Stabilized Carbon Nanotubes/Plant Extract-Synthesized Zinc Oxide—Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Dye Degradation Study
PLA/PVP/bio-synthesized hydrozincite nanocomposite films – photocatalytic and antibacterial activity
New emulsion electrospun biodegradable fibers and films PLA/PVP, containing green synthesized hydrozincite – Antibacterial and photocatalytic activity
Preparation and Catalytic Study of Mn-NaX, Cu-NaX and Ag-/AgNPs-NaX Zeolites
Photocatalytic UV-Induced Approach for Discoloration of Bromocresol Purple, Bromothymol Blue Dyes and Their Mixture Using NixFe3−xO4/Fe2O3/AC Composites