Albert Krastanov, PhD DSc, Professor

University of Food Technology Dept. Biotechnology Office 258, Bl. 1 26 Maritza Blvd 4000 Plovdiv BULGARIA Phone: +359 32 603 630 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Professional experience

2008 Profesor , Dept. of Biotechnology, UFT

2007 Doctor of Science

2004 Visiting-Professor, Dep. of Biotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, India

2001-2002 Visiting-Professor, International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan

2001 Associate Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, UFT

1994 -2001 Senior Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, UFT

1988 -1994 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology, UFT

1987 -1988 Lecturer, College of Biotechnology, Razgrad

1985 -1987 Research Assistant, Institute of Industrial Microbiology (“Actavis”), Razgrad

Courses taught

Industrial Enzymology

Applied Enzymology

Separation and analysis of Bio-products

Enzyme engineering

Students advised (last 5 years)

Graduate students – 30, PhD students – 5

Books

Krastanov A., Biochemistry, 1987

Argirova-Getova Tr., Krastanov A., Biochemistry, 1990

Krastanov A., Immobilized microbial cells, ASK, 1995

Gargova S., Krastanov A., Industry Enzymology, UFT,  1997

Gargova S., Krastanov A., Stoilova I. Handbook of enzymology, UFT - Plovdiv, 2008

G. Jayaraman, A. Krastanov, LAB MANUAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, India, 2009

Selected publications

Krastanov A. (2000) Removal of phenols from mixtures by co-immobilized laccase/tyrosinase and Polyclar adsorption, Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, 24: 1-6

Lante A., Crapisi A., Krastanov A., Spettoli P. (2000) Biodegradation of phenols by Laccase immobilized in a membrane reactor, Process Biochemistry, 36: 51-58

Krastanov A., Yoshida T. (2003) Production of Palatinose using Serratia plymuthica cells immobilized in Chitosan, Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 30: 593-598

Denkova Z., Krastanov A., Murgov I. (2004) Immobilized lactic acid bacteria for application as dairy starters and probiotic preparations, Journal of General and Applied Microbiology, 50: 107-114

Stoilova I., Krastanov A., Stanchev V., Daniel D., Gerginova M. and Z. Aleksieva (2006) Biodegradation of high amounts of phenol, catechol, 2,4-dichlorophenol and 2,6-dimethoxyphenol by Asperillus awamori cells, Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 39: 1063-10

Jirovetz L., Buchbauer G., Stoilova I., Stoyanova A., Krastanov A., Schmidt E. (2006) Chemical Composition and antioxidant properties of Clove Leaf Essential Oil, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54: 6303-6307

Krastanov A., Blazheva D., Yanakieva I., Krachanova M. (2006) Conversion of sucrose into palatinose by immobilized Serratia plymuthica cells, Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 39: 1306-1312

Stoilova I., Krastanov A., Stoyanova A., Denev P., Gargova S. (2006)  Antioxidant activity of a Ginger extract (Zingiber officinale), Food Chemistry, 102: 764-770

Krastanov A., Blazheva D. and Stanchev V. (2007) Sucrose conversion into palatinose with immobilized Serratia plymuthica cells in a hollow-fibre bioreactor, Process Biochemistry, 42: 1655-1659

Stoilova I. and Krastanov A. (2007) Overproduction of laccase and pectinase by microbial associations in solid substrate fermentation, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 149(1): 45-51

Stanchev V., Stoilova I. and Krastanov A. (2008) Biodegradation dynamics of high catechol conventrations by Apsrgillus awamori, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 154: 396-402   

Ivan Gitsov, James Hamzik, Joseph Ryan, Arsen Simonyan, James Nakas, Shigetoshi Omori, Albert Krastanov, Tomer Cohen, Stuart Tanenbaum (2008) Enzymatic Nano-reactors for Environmentally Benign Biotransformations. 1. Formation and Catalytic Activity of Supramolecular Complexes of Laccase and Linear-Dendritic Block Copolymers, Biomacromolecules, 9: 804-811

Projects

Biodegradation of toxic environmental pollutants from filamentous fungi. VU-B-207/06 contract with MES (2006-2009)

Molecular and biochemical analyzes of Antarctic fungal strains: examination of biodegradation ability of phenolic and polyaromatic environmental pollutants. Contract № 02/74-2009 DTC (2009-2012)

Threeterpenoids separation from plant waste materials and their biological activity determination. Contract 8/10-N (2010-2011)

Immobilization of proteolytic enzymes on polyurethane membranes. Bilateral research project with EADS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH - Germany (2010-2012)

Aerodynamic surfaces by advanced multifunctional coatings. collaborative project with EADS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH–Germany and SEVEN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2011-2013)

Societies

1992 "The Union of Scientists in Bulgaria " 

1994 "The New York Academy of Sciences " 

2002 "The society of  the Biotechnologists in Bulgaria " 

2007 "American Chemical Society " 

Memberships, expert commissions, etc. 
 
"Engineering in Life Science" - Germany 

"Ecological engineering and environment protection" - Bulgaria 

"Biotechnology & Biotechnological equipment" - Bulgaria

Specializations

1990 (5 months) Dept. of Chemical Enzymology, Moscow University, Russia (Protein engineering; Biosynthesis of enzymes; Downstream processes).

1997-1998 (12 months) "Post-doc" Dept. of Biotechnology, Padova University, Italy (Purification and immobilization of enzymes and peptide antibiotics; Enzyme kinetic; Applied biocatalysis; Food technology).

2000 (6 months) "Post-doc" Division of Biological Sciences, Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Japan (Enzyme function and kinetic; Purification of Enzymes; Spectroscopy Studies; Site-directed mutagenesis).

2001-2002 (6 months) MIF - grant International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan (Microbial production of Enzymes, Immobilization of microbial cells and application for Palatinose production)

2003 (5 months) Dep. of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Iowa State University, USA (Cholesterol reductase purification and assay, transformation of cholesterol with immobilized cells)

2004 (4 months) Dep. of Biotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, India (Biosynthesis, purification and characterization of thermostable proteinase and tannase)

2005-2006 (6 months) "FULBRIGHT" GRANT State University of New York, USA (Preparation and characterization of immobilized and co-immobilized enzymatic systems with copolymer/enzyme constructs; Nondestructive Regioselective Modification of Laccase by Linear-Dendritic Copolymers)

2009 (3 months) JSPS GRANT Department of Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan (METABOLOMICS)

Related courses and short visit:

1996 - Laboratory of Protein Chemistry, INRA – Nantes, France (Recent purification methods in protein chemistry and biochemistry

1996 - Advanced course of Applied Biocatalysis, Balatonfured, Hungary

1999 - Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Heraklion, Greece (Methods in molecular biology and genetic)

2009 - Dept. of Biotechnology, Padova University, Italy (Immobilization of Bifidobacteria for novel Fructooligosaccharides production)

           Reviews over 10
           Reviews abroad over 22
           Citations over 340

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професор 2

Prof.Dr. Angel Angelov

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Velitchka Gocheva

Professional experinece

2009 – present: Assoc. Professor, Department of Biotechnology, UFT

2004 – 2009: Senior Assist. Professor, Department of Biotechnology, UFT

2006 – 2007: Part-time visiting lecturer, Quality Centre, Technical University Varna

2004 – present: Auditor, Technical expert, Moody International Ltd. (currently “Intertek”)

2000-2001: Visiting scholar, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Vermont, USA
 

Courses taught

Chemistry and technology of culture media

Technology of microbial protein products

Microbiological control of food products

Food biotechnology

Food Authenticity

Students advised (last 5 years)

1 PhD student‚ 2 visiting scholars, 28 Bachelor and Master students

Training and specializations

December, 2011: "Appropriate controls and their use in molecular diagnostics for microbial contaminants" - MoniQA  FST, BOKU, Austria;

December, 2011: "Authenticating and tracing particular food categories" – MoniQA FST, BOKU, Austria;
October, 2011: “Verification of microbiological methods. Calculation of uncertainty according to ISO 19036” – Aquachim, Bulgaria;

October, 2011: “Communication and presentation skills” – FOODSEG project, FP7, EU, Bulgaria;

June, 2011: “Food safety management systems auditor” (IRCA accredited) – Moody International Certification, Bulgaria;

November, 2010: “General methodology for risk assessment in the food chain” – Bulgarian EFSA Focal Centre;

June, 2010: "Train the trainer: a practical introduction to e-learning" - MoniQA FST, BOKU, Austria;

April, 2009: “Benefit/risk assessment of food supplements intake” – Faculty of Public Health, Dept. of Preventive Medicine,  Medical University, Sofia;

November, 2008: VII Workshop “Rapid methods and automation in food microbiology” - Veterinary Faculty, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain

September - November, 2007: ”Biotechnology Application on Food Industries’ 2007” - China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing, China;

July, 2007: ”Introduction to the requirements of standard EUREPGAP” - Moody International Certification, Bulgaria;

May, 2006: “Introduction to the requirements and auditing of International Food Standard” - Moody International Certification, Bulgaria;

April, 2006: “Italian cuisine and quality management in hospitality” - Eurosviluppo Italia and UFT, Bulgaria;

September, 2004: Specialization on modern molecular methods for detection and identification of food pathogens – USDA-Norman Borlaug Fellowship; Texas A&M University, USA;

September, 2004: “Development and implementation of HACCP plans for the meat industry” – South-East Association of Meat Processors, International HACCP Alliance & Texas A&M University, USA;

January, 2004: “Quality Assurance Auditor/ Lead Auditor -  quality management systems ISO 9001:2000” (IRCA accredited) - Moody International Certification, Bulgaria;

January, 2003: “Safety in the agro-food chain” – programme SOCRATES, Gent University, Belgium;

Август, 2000 – октомври, 2001 Specialization in dairy technology, functional food development, food safety, food analysis, SPR- Surface Plasmon Resonance Analysis - Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Vermont, USA;

Май - август, 1998 Specialization in food microbiology, grain processing, development of cereal-based fermented foods - Satake Centre for Grain Process Engineering, University of Manchester, UK;

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;

    
Selected publications

Gotcheva V., Angelov A. 2011. Nanotechnology in the food sector – definitions, applications, risks, benefits and perspectives. EFSA’s Bulgarian Focal Point website (http://focalpoint.foodsafety.bg/index.php?option=com_content&;view=category&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;

Alldrick A. J., van Egmond H. P., Solfrizzo M., Ozer H., Gof?ot S., Angelov A., Gotcheva V. 2009. Towards harmonized approaches for mycotoxin analyses: an assessment. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods, Vol. 2, Iss. 2 , p.76-85;

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;

Donalson L.M., Kim W.K., Chalova V.I., Herrera P., McReynolds J.L., Gotcheva V.G., Vidanovic D., Woodward C.L., Kubena L. F., Nisbet D.J., Ricke S.C. 2008. In vitro fermentation response of laying hen cecal bacteria to combinations of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotic with alfalfa and layer ration. Poultry Science, Vol. 97, Iss. 7, p. 1263-1275;

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;

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;

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;

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;

“Food and health research in Europe” (FAHRE) - FP7, EU;

“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;

Project № 036337 “Towards harmonisation of analytical methods for monitoring food quality and safety in the food supply chain” (MONIQA) - Network of Excellence, FP6, EU;

“Research network for monitoring quality and safety throughout the food chain” – National Fund “Scientific Research”, BG Ministry of Education, Youth and Sience; 

“Biotechnology of cadmium nanoparticles from yeasts” – National Fund “Scientific Research”, BG Ministry of Education, Youth and Sience;

“The comprehensive practical student training – basis for the sustainable development of the academy - industry relations” – Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science;

“Microbial production of CdS bio-nanoparticles: utilization of waste waters” – Programme for research exchange projects between Bulgaria and Germany;

“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

“Antioxidant activity of oat extracts and products” - Programme “Young scientists”, BG Ministry of Education and Science (Project leader);

“Isolation and putification of CdS nanoparticles from yeasts” – Programme for research exchange projects between Bulgaria and Germany;

“Safety Meat Production Training” - Programme Leonardo da Vinci, EU.

“Development of Foresight Program for Biotechnology Development in Bulgaria” – funded by the Coordination Bureau for Technical Cooperation - GTZ, German Embassy, Sofia;

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;

“Functional cereal products: production, characteristics and specific health effects” - National Fund “Scientific research”, Ministry of Education and Science;

Project № S_JEP-11281-96 “National Curricula and Study Programmes for Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology” - Programme TEMPUS, 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;

 
Memberships, expert commissions, etc.

Member of the Bulgarian Biotechnology Association;

Member of the National Coordination Council of Nanotechnology;

Expert at the EFSA’s Bulgarian Focal Centre for Food Safety;

Expert at the National Education Accreditation Agency;

Member of the Expert Foresight Panel for Food Biotechnology, European Innovation Centre;

Member of the Regional Union of Science and Technology, Plovdiv;

Awards

Honour award of the Rector of the University of Food Technologies. November 1st, 2009, Plovdiv, Bulgaria;

Honour award of the Rector of the University of Food Technologies. November 1st, 2004, Plovdiv, Bulgaria;

Best work of a young microbiologist in Bulgaria for year 2001, an award by “Professor Dr. Stefan Angelov” Foundation,

Institute of Microbiology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. March 14th, 2002, Sofia, Bulgaria;

First Prize for the team of a scientific project lead by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angel Angelov by Fund "Scientific Research" of

Ministry of Education and Science, X session (2000-2003) – December, 2005, Sofia, Bulgaria; 

Merit award in recognition for UVM Student Employment Week. April 2-6, 2001, UVM, Burlington, VT, USA;

 
Other activies

Consulting of food companies – development and implementation of food quality and safety management systems;