Prof. Dr. Angel Angelov
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University of Food Technology Phone: +359 32 603 608 |
Professional experience
2011 – present: Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, UFT
2010 – present: Head of MSc programme “Food Safety”
2003 – 2007: Dean of Academic Affairs, UFT
2001 – 2007: Lecturer at the Department of Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Zoology, University of Agriculture, Plovdiv
2001 – present: Head of Department of Biotechnology, UFT
2000 – 2011: Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, UFT
1994 – 2000: Chief Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, UFT
1991 – 1994: Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, UFT
1988 – 1991: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, UFT
1986 – 1988: Head of Pilot plant division "Enzymes", Biovet JSC, Peshtera
1985 – 1986: Engineer-technologist at the Institute of Microbial Products, Biovet JSC, Peshtera
Courses taught
Technology of microbial protein products
Chemistry and technology of culture media
Microbiological control of food products
Food biotechnology
Microbiolgical safety of foods
Textbooks
Angel Angelov, Velitchka Gotcheva. 2010. Technology of Microbial Protein Products. Web-based electronic textbook, E-library, UFT;
Angel Angelov, Velitchka Gotcheva. 2010. Chemistry and Technology of Culture Media. Web-based electronic textbook, E-library, UFT;
Angel Angelov, Velitchka Gotcheva. 2010. Food Biotechnology. Web-based electronic textbook, E-library, UFT;
Angel Angelov, Dimitar Nedelchev, Kiril Kirov, Velitchka Gotcheva. 2007. Handbook for the development of HACCP systems for food safety management;
Angel Angelov, Dimitar Nedelchev, Kiril Kirov, Velitchka Gotcheva. 2007. Handbook for training of internal auditors of food quality and safety management systems;
Tsonka Hristozova, Jordanka Kuzmanova, Angel Angelov, Velichka Gocheva. 2003. Microbial, Biochemical and Genetic Control of Bioproducts, Basic level;
Tsonka Hristozova, Anna Kujumjieva, Jordanka Kuzmanova, Angel Angelov, Trayana Nedeva, Velichka Gocheva. 2003. Microbial, Biochemical and Genetic Control of Bioproducts, Advanced level;
Angel Angelov, Zlatka Roshkova. 2000. Laboratory guide on chemistry and technology of culture media;
Selected publications
Gotcheva V., Angelov A. 2011. Nanotechnology in the food sector – definitions, applications, risks, benefits and perspectives. EFSA’s Bulgarian Focal Point, http://focalpoint.foodsafety.bg/index.php?option=com_content&;view=categ ory&layout=blog&id=45&Itemid=93&lang=bg
Vanaja G., Gotcheva V., Angelov A., Agrawal R. 2011. Formation of volatiles and fattyacids of therapeutic importance in the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum LPcfr adapted to resist GIT conditions. Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 48, No. 1, 110-114;
Agrawal R., Vanaja G., Gotcheva V., Angelov A. 2010. Differences in biochemical and electrophoretic properties of Lactobacillus plantarum on adaptation to GIT conditions with functional properties. Research Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 5 (2), 69-73;
Krumov N., Perner-Nochta I., Oder S., Gotcheva V., Angelov A., Posten C. 2009. Production of Inorganic Nanoparticles by Microorganisms, Chem. Eng. Technol. 32, No. 7, 1026–1035;
Anton J. Alldrick, Hans P. van Egmond, Michele Solfrizzo, Hayrettin Ozer, Sebastien Gofflot, Angel Angelov, Velitchka Gotcheva. 2009. Towards harmonized approaches for mycotoxin analyses: an assessment. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods v. 1, No. 2, p. 76-85;
Perner-Nochta I., Krumov N., Posten C., Angelov A. 2008. Biopartikel: Eine Alternative zur Produktion nanoskaliger anorganischer Partikel, Produktgestaltung in der Partikeltechnogie. Band 4, p. 391-395;
Krumov N., Gotcheva V., Angelov A., Posten C. 2008. Biosynthesis of Cadmium Sulphide nanoparticles by the yeast Candida glabrata, J. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 8, 223-226;
Hristozova Ts., Gotcheva V., Tzvetkova B., Paskaleva D. and Angelov A. 2008. Effect of furfural on nitrogen assimilating enzymes of the lactose utilizing yeasts Candida blankii 35 and Candida pseudotropicalis 11. Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 43, 284-288;
Krumov N., Oder S., Perner-Nochta I., Angelov A., Posten C. 2007. Accumulation of CdS nanoparticles by yeasts in a fed-batch bioprocess. Journal of Biotechnology 132, 481-486;
Angelov A., Gotcheva V., Kuncheva R., Hristozova Ts. 2006. Development of a new oat-based probiotic drink. International Journal of Food Microbiology, v. 112, 75-80;
Hristozova T., Angelov A., Tzvetkova B., Paskaleva D., Gotcheva V., Gargova S. and Pavlova K. 2006. Effect of furfural on carbon metabolism key enzymes of lactose-assimilating yeasts. Enzyme and Microbial Technology, v. 39, 1108-1112;
Sariyska M., Gargova S., Koleva L. and Angelov A. 2005. Aspergillus niger phytase: purification and characterization. Biotechnology & Biotechnological equipment, 19/3, 98-105;
Angelov A., Gotcheva V., Hristozova T. and Gargova S. 2005. Application of pure and mixed probiotic lactic acid bacteria and yeast cultures for oat fermentation. Journal of the Science for Food and Аgriculture, 85, 2134-2141;
Gotcheva V., Van den Ende A., Bahchevanska S., Hristozova Ts. and Angelov A. 2005. Antioxidant activity and total phenolics in oat flour and an oat-based drink Biovesina. UFT Scientific Works, v. 52, 2, 402-407;
Projects
Project № 266061 “Safe Food for Europe - Coordination of research activities and dissemination of research results of EC funded research on food safety" (FOODSEG) - FP7, EU (role in the project – BG Coordinator);
“Food and health research in Europe” (FAHRE) - FP7, EU (role in the project – BG Coordinator);
“Sustainable exploitation of bioactive components from the Black Sea Area traditional foods” (BaSeFood) – FP7, EU;
COST 264/09 “Yeast flavour production - new biocatalysts and novel molecular mechanisms” (BIOFLAVOUR) - COST Action FA0907(role in the project – BG Coordinator);
Project № 036337 “Towards harmonisation of analytical methods for monitoring food quality and safety in the food supply chain” (MONIQA) - Network of Excellence, FP6, EU (role in the project – BG Coordinator);
“Research network for monitoring quality and safety throughout the food chain” – National Fund “Scientific Research”, BG Ministry of Education, Youth and Science (role in the project – Coordinator);
“Biotechnology of cadmium nanoparticles from yeasts” – National Fund
“Scientific Research”, BG Ministry of Education, Youth and Science (role in the project – Coordinator);
“The comprehensive practical student training – basis for the sustainable development of the academy - industry relations” – BG Ministry of Education, Youth and Science (role in the project - Coordinator);
“Microbial production of CdS bio-nanoparticles: utilization of waste waters” – Programme for research exchange projects between Bulgaria and Germany (role in the project - Coordinator);
“Probiotics for application in food preservation, functional food development and as vectors in the food systems” - funded by the Bulgarian and Indian Ministries of Education and Science under the Indo-Bulgarian inter-governmental cooperation programme (role in the project - Coordinator);
“Isolation and putification of CdS nanoparticles from yeasts” – Programme for research exchange projects between Bulgaria and Germany (role in the project - Coordinator);
“Development of Foresight Program for Biotechnology Development in Bulgaria” – funded by the Coordination Bureau for Technical Cooperation - GTZ, German Embassy, Sofia;
Project № S_J Е P 09422-95 “Formation post-universitaire pour ingenieurs agronomes” - Programme TEMPUS, EU;
Project № S_JEP-11281-96 “National Curricula and Study Programmes for Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology” - Programme TEMPUS, EU;
Project BG/00/C/P/TH/93202 “European Partnership for Vocational Training in Production of Healthy Sound Bioproducts” (EURO-BioHealth) - Programme Leonardo da Vinci, EU;
“Improvement of the education quality for bioecological competitive production of foods at small and medium enterprises” – funded by Ministry of the BG Education and Science and the World Bank;
“Functional cereal products: production, characteristics and specific health effects” - National Fund “Scientific research”, Ministry of Education and Science;
“Application of mixed yeast cultures for the production of microbial protein from industrial food waste” - Fund “Science”, UFT;
Memberships, expert commissions, etc.
Chairman of the Bulgarian Biotechnology Association;
Member of the National Coordination Council of Nanotechnology;
National representative at the EFSA’s Expert Panel on Nanotechnology and Foods;
Expert at the EFSA’s Bulgarian Focal Centre for Food Safety;
Expert at the National Education Accreditation Agency;
Expert at the National Fund “Scientific Research” and the National Innovations Fund;
Member of the Expert Foresight Panel for Food Biotechnology, Europeanm Innovation Centre;
Quality management systems auditor (ISO 9001:2000) at Moody International;
Member of the Monitoring Board of Moody International;
Other activies
Member of the organization committees:
3rd MoniQA Conference, 2011;
10th, 11th and 12th Congress of Microbiologists in Bulgaria;
Annual International UFT Conference “Food Science, Engineering and Technology”;
Contact person of programme SOCRATES / ERASMUS, EU;
Consultant of various food companies (“Hlebna maya”‚ Russe, “Pak maya” and “Safmaya”‚ Turkey ‚ “Puratos Bulgaria” Ltd.‚ Factory for mayonnaise “Krassi”‚ Plovdiv‚ MKB Ltd., Plovdiv, etc.);