Assoc. Prof. Dr. Velitchka Gocheva
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University of Food Technology Phone: +359 32 603 645 |
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;