Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krasimir Rankov, Ph.D.

Professional Experience

2024 - Head of the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry

Oversees and controls educational and research activities. Organizes the development of curricula and supervises their implementation.

Since 2005 - Senior Assistant and since 2021 - Associate Professor in the "Physiology" sector of the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry

Conducts lecture courses and practical exercises in physiology in the three faculties of NSA "Vasil Levski"

Medical Practice

2000-2001 Emergency Medicine;

2001 - 2002 EOOD "Vselena K" Medical Center;

2002 - 2005 Doctor in medical offices "Bioenergospectrum";

2008-2012 Medical Center "MANA", Sofia, Consultant in Sleep Medicine;

2011- SMDL "I-Sleep" OOD, Manager and Consultant in Sleep Medicine.

Education

1992-1999 MU - Sofia, Master of Medicine;

2010 - Health Management, MU - Sofia.

Has numerous specializations and qualification courses in sleep medicine both domestically and abroad.

Academic Advancement

  • 2016 Educational and Scientific Degree "Doctor", Professional Field: 7.6. Sports.
    Topic: "Quantitative and Qualitative Parameters of Sleep in Athletes";
  • 2005 - Senior Assistant;
  • 2021 - Academic Position: Associate Professor, Professional Field: 7.4. Public Health.

Scientific Interests

Sports physiology, sleep medicine, sleep and sports. Has numerous publications and citations indexed in global databases. Author of a monographic work: "Treatment of Sleep Apnea" 2019. Has participated in numerous projects and scientific programs. Supervisor of three PhD students.

Membership in Professional Organizations:

  • Bulgarian Society of Sleep Medicine - Co-founder;
  • Bulgarian Society of Physiological Sciences;
  • Bulgarian Society of Somnology;
  • Bulgarian Society of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring;
  • European Society of Sleep Medicine.