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Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. Dragomir Penkov CHANTOV, Ph.D. Room: 3301, 3313 Phone: +359 (0)66 827 599, +359 (0)66 827 571 |
| Academic organizer: |
Dipl. Eng. Magdalena Hristova Gicheva
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| Room: 3302 Phone: +359 (0)66 827 566 |
Short Background
The Department of Automation, Information and Control Systems (АICS) was established in 1999 with the splitting of the Department of Automation and Computer Science into two separate departments.
The Department is responsible for the training of students doing the Bachelor and Master degree courses in Automation, Information and Control Systems. The department staff conducts the training of students in the above mentioned major during the last four semesters of the curriculum for Bachelor degree, as well as the training in all subjects for the Master degree. The Department also trains Ph.D. students in the area of automated systems for information processing and control and elements and devices of automation. The staff of the Department includes predominantly young lecturers. The average age of the academic staff is 39 years.
During different periods the conduction of the teaching process has required the involvement of experts from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy – Sofia, the Technical University of Sofia and other Bulgarian universities, as well as professionals from industry.
The teaching process in the Department is focused on the following areas: theoretical foundations of control, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers, computer-based control systems, automation devices, object-oriented programming, databases in control systems, industrial communications and computer networks, intelligent sensors and systems, etc.
The Department has 6 teaching laboratories equipped with modern computers and control technology. Its premises also host laboratories in: Automation Tools equipped by SIEMENS, Industrial Automation equipped by BECKHOFF Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers equipped by UNITRONICS, Control Technology equipped by AMK.
The Department staff conducts research in the area of: automation elements, devices and systems and non-linear control systems.
The Department maintains close contacts with similar departments in other universities in this country and abroad, and also with a number of companies operating in the field of automation.
The Department has been working on projects under various international programmes, such as Leonardo da Vinci and CEEPUS. Within the framework of CEEPUS annual exchange of students and lecturers is carried out with partner universities.
The department is in charge of training in the following degree courses:
Automation, Information and Control Systems – educational-qualification degree of Bachelor
Automation, Information and Control Systems – educational-qualification degree of Master
Department Staff
| Name and academic rank | Room | Extension |
| Prof. Toshko Ganchev NENOV, D.Sc. | 3211 | +359 (0)66 390 |
| Assoc. Prof. Stanimir Yordanov YORDANOV, Ph.D. | 3313 | +359 (0)66 571 |
| Assoc. Prof. Aldeniz Enverov RASHIDOV, Ph.D. | 3412 | +359 (0)66 276 |
| Assoc. Prof. Stefan Ivanov IVANOV, Ph.D. | 3211,3210 | +359 (0)66 578,+359 (0)66 390 |
| Chief Assist. Prof. Elena Dimitrova MONOVA, Ph.D. | 3401 | +359 (0)66 579 |
| Chief Assist. Prof. Todor Nedev TODOROV, Ph.D. | 3411 | +359 (0)66 593 |
| Chief Assist. Prof. Fatme Yuseinova RASHIDOVA PH.D. | 3412 | +359 (0)66 276 |
| Assist. Prof. Georgi Ivanov MIHALEV, Ph.D. | 3411 | +359 (0)66 593 |
| Veselin Dimitrov DIMITROV – department engineer | 3310 | +359 (0)66 259 |
| Guest lecturers | ||
| Prof. Stoyan Kolev STOYANOV, D.Sc. | ||
| Prof. Kamen Dimov VELEV, D.Sc. | ||
The Department trains Ph.D. students in the following scientific areas:
- Automated Systems for Information Processing and Control
- Elements and Devices of Automation and Computing Equipment
Major Subjects:
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Programming and Computer Applications |
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Automation of Technological Processes |
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Modeling and Simulation Software Systems |
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Databases in Industrial Systems |
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Digital and Microprocessor Engineering, part 1 |
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Computer-based Control Systems |
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Control Theory, part 1 |
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System Identification |
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Digital and Microprocessor Engineering, part 2 |
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Control of Electromechanical Systems |
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Technical Automation Devices |
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Control Systems Design and Building |
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Object-oriented Programming |
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Industrial Computer Networks |
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Control Theory, part 2 |
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Intelligent Sensors and Systems |
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Microcontrollers in Control Systems |
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Automotive Control Systems |
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Real-time Control Systems |
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Machine Vision Systems |
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Programmable Logic Controllers |
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Environmental Control Systems |
The following subjects are taught in the Master degree course:
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Java-based Control Systems |
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Control of Renewable Energy Sources |
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Control of Servo Drive Systems |
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Multi-criteria Decision Making in Management and Technological Control |
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Monitoring Systems |
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PLC-based Control Systems |
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Programmable Integrated Circuits in Control Systems |
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Computer-based Control Systems |
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Optimization Methods |
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Building Automation Systems |
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Industrial Information Systems |
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Industrial Robots |
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Control of Non-linear Systems |
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Training Laboratories:
The Department has 6 training laboratories equipped with modern computers and control technology. Its premises also host laboratories in:
- Automation Tools, equipped by SIEMENS,
- Industrial Automation, equipped by BECKHOFF Automation;
- Programmable Logic Controllers, equipped by UNITRONICS;
- Control Technology, equipped by АМК.
Research Areas in the Department:
- automation elements, devices and systems;
- non-linear control systems.
Scientific and Technical Cooperation:
The department maintains close contacts with similar departments in other universities in this country and abroad, and also with a number of companies operating in the field of automation.
International and National Projects:
- Project No. CII-CZ-0031-0708. International Study in Automatic Control. (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies CEEPUS)
- Project No. BG/00/A/F/PL/132122. Work Placements for Students in the Area of Computer-based Automation Systems and Technologies. (Leonardo da Vinci Program of the EU)
- Project № 2009-1BG1-LEO005-01640. Development of curricula and innovative training tools for industrial automation systems for people employed in SMEs (Lifelong Learning Programme of EU)
- Project No. 33/02.12.2002. Improving the Training in Technological Processes and Systems in Virtual Environment (funded through a World Bank Loan by the Ministry of Education and Science)
- Project No. ТН-637/1996. Development and Study of Sensors Based on Ceramic Materials for Environmental Monitoring (National Research Fund)
- Project No. ДО 02-148/2008 Humidity Sensors Based on New Metal-Oxide and Oxide-chalcogenide Materials with a Nanostructure (National Research Fund)
- Project No. ДО 02-6/2009г. Development and Study of a Sensor Module for Air Quality Monitoring (National Research Fund)
Cooperation with Companies:
- SIEMENS Bulgaria EOOD
- KASTIVA ООD – Sofia
- SEMO OOD – Sofia
- АМК – Drives and Controls EOOD – Gabrovo
- Daisy Technology OOD – Sofia
- Mechatronica OOD – Gabrovo
- Apronex OOD Gabrovo
- PALMO AD – Pleven
- КОМЕКО OOD – Plovdiv
- Hranitech – Stara Zagora
- TEHNOKOROZA AD – Lovech
- НАКRА ЕООD – Radnevo
- ZGPU Group ООD – Gabrovo
- Veda Consult ЕООD – Gabrovo
