Winner. Scientist of the Year 2026

Vasil Angelov

Academic title, degree: Full Professor, Doctor of Sciences (DSc), PhD in Mathematics
Fields of science: Mathematical Physics
Research interest: Delay Differential Equations, Classical Electrodynamics, Fixed Point Theory, Transmission Lines
Career Development: Senior
Organization: University of Mining and Geology St. I. Rilski
Position: Professor (retired)
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria

Prof. Dr. Vasil Georgiev Angelov is a Full Professor in Mathematical Physics and a distinguished Bulgarian scientist whose academic career reflects sustained contributions to advanced mathematical analysis and its applications to physical systems. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1950, he graduated from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics, where he established a strong foundation in theoretical mathematics.

He obtained his PhD in Mathematics in 1981 and progressed through successive academic ranks, becoming Associate Professor in 1985, Doctor of Sciences (DSc) in 2004, and Full Professor in 2007. His professional career is closely associated with the University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski, where he served as Professor in the Department of Mathematics until his retirement in 2020. His leadership roles include Chair of the Department of Mathematics (2003–2020) and Deputy Rector of the University (1999–2003), reflecting his significant institutional and academic influence.

Prof. Angelov’s research spans several advanced domains, including Delay Differential Equations, Fixed Point Theory, Classical Electrodynamics, and Transmission Line Theory. His work is characterized by the rigorous application of mathematical methods to complex physical phenomena, bridging theoretical constructs with applied scientific problems.

His scholarly contributions are further consolidated through two significant monographs: Fixed Points in Uniform Spaces and Applications (Cluj University Press, 2009), which advances theoretical frameworks in fixed point analysis, and A Method for Analysis of Transmission Lines Terminated by Nonlinear Loads (Nova Science, 2014), which extends mathematical modeling techniques to nonlinear electrical systems. These works reflect the depth and continuity of his research across both abstract mathematical theory and applied physical systems.

Over the course of his career, Prof. Angelov has authored more than 150 research papers and contributed to numerous academic textbooks in Mathematical Analysis, Linear Algebra, and Applied Mathematics. His teaching has supported interdisciplinary applications, including engineering, geophysics, and communication systems.

He has been actively engaged in the international scientific community, serving as a referee for leading mathematical journals and as a member of multiple editorial boards. His affiliations have included the American Mathematical Society and the New York Academy of Sciences. His participation in international conferences, invited lectures, and keynote presentations across Europe further reflects his recognized expertise in nonlinear analysis and mathematical physics.

In recent years, Prof. Angelov has made sustained contributions to the mathematical modeling of complex electromagnetic systems, particularly in the study of multi-body problems in Classical Electrodynamics with radiation effects. His work rigorously derives equations of motion for two-, three-, and four-body systems and establishes the existence and uniqueness of periodic solutions through advanced fixed-point methods. By introducing suitable operators and analytical inequalities, he provides a mathematically consistent framework for analyzing particle dynamics, including applications to atomic models such as Helium and Lithium.

This body of work is further reflected in a series of publications from 2021 to 2025 that address spin-dependent multi-body interactions, Kepler-type electromagnetic systems, energy estimation for moving charged particles, and nonlinear stability of dynamical trajectories. Collectively, these studies reinforce his methodological approach, combining nonlinear analysis, differential equations with deviating arguments, and fixed-point theory to resolve complex physical phenomena with mathematical precision.

His scientific contributions demonstrate a consistent ability to unify rigorous mathematical theory with physically meaningful applications. By advancing the analytical treatment of nonlinear dynamical systems in electrodynamics, Prof. Angelov has provided valuable insights into the behavior of interacting particles and the fundamental structure of electromagnetic phenomena. His work continues to contribute to the development of Mathematical Physics and to the broader understanding of complex systems in modern science.

Prof. Angelov’s scientific excellence has been recognized through multiple honors, including international distinctions and prior “Scientist of the Year” recognitions. His work has achieved measurable academic impact, with over 580 citations on Google Scholar, reflecting sustained relevance in the global research community.