Prof. Ivan Beloev | Transport | Young Researcher Award

Researcher and Innovator, University of Ruse, Bulgaria

Prof. Ivan Beloev is a distinguished academic, researcher, and innovator at the University of Ruse, Bulgaria, renowned for his significant contributions to the fields of power systems engineering, electrical energy management, and artificial intelligence applications in smart grids. With a Scopus profile reflecting more than 80 research documents, over 495 citations, and an h-index of 11, Prof. Beloev exemplifies scholarly excellence and international impact. His educational foundation is firmly rooted in engineering and applied sciences, holding a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ruse, where his research emphasized advanced modeling and optimization of distributed energy systems. Prof. Beloev’s research interests span electromagnetic field modeling, distributed generation, hydrogen-based power systems, AI-driven regulatory frameworks, and sensor technology for energy monitoring, with his work frequently appearing in reputed journals such as Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Sensors (Basel), and International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems.  His membership in professional societies such as IEEE and participation in multiple conference review boards and academic committees underscore his dedication to the advancement of science and engineering education. Prof. Beloev’s career continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers through mentorship, collaborative projects, and technology-driven teaching practices. In conclusion, Prof. Ivan Beloev’s pioneering work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and power system engineering continues to advance global knowledge on sustainable energy, smart grids, and predictive modeling.

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Featured Publications

• Iliev, I., Filimonova, A., Chichirov, A., Vlasova, A., Kamalieva, R., & Beloev, I. (2025). Natural and waste materials for desulfurization of gaseous fuels and petroleum products. Fuels, 6(1), 13. (6 citations)

• Iliev, I. K., Fedyukhin, A. V., Semin, D. V., Valeeva, Y. S., Dronov, S. A., & Beloev, I. H. (2024). Prospects of hydrogen application as a fuel for large-scale compressed-air energy storages. Energies, 17(2), 518. (4 citations)

• Pencheva, V., Asenov, A., Sładkowski, A., Georgiev, I., Beloev, I., & Ivanov, K. (2019). The Danube river, multimodality and intermodality. Modelling of the Interaction of the Different Vehicles and Various Transport Systems. (6 citations)

• Beloev, I., Filimonova, A., Chichirov, A., Vinogradov, A., & Iliev, I. (2023). Design and calculation of an environmentally friendly carbon-free hybrid plant based on a microgas turbine and a solid oxide fuel cell. E3S Web of Conferences, 404, 01004. (4 citations)

• Hristov, G., Beloev, I., & Zahariev, P. (2023). Challenges, requirements, opportunities and solutions for the digital transformation of the transport education. Strategies for Policy in Science & Education, 31(2), 45–54. (4 citations)