EDUCATION
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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
o McMaster University, 1997-2002
o Thesis: Improved Absorbing Boundary
Conditions for Time-Domain Methods in Electromagnetics
o OGSST (Ontario Graduate Scholarship in
Science and Technology)
o OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarship)
o Comprehensive Examination with distinction
o Ranked second among the Ph.D.’s graduated
from the ECE Department in the period 1997-2002
o Completed University Teaching course at
the Centre for Leadership in Learning
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M.Sc. in Mathematics
o McMaster University, 1995-1997
o Thesis: An Efficient Wavelet-Based
Solution for Electromagnetic Field Problems
o Thesis defence with distinction
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M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
o Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria,
1971-1976
o Thesis: Transceiver on Gunn Diode
o Thesis defence with distinction – the
research findings applied in the first hand-held speed-measuring device for the
police
o Undergraduate Excellence State
Scholarship, 1972-1975
o Ranked first in graduating class
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B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics
o Sofia University, Bulgaria, 1978-1982
o Ranked first in graduating class
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B.Ed. , Intermediate/Senior Division
o Brock University, 2002-2003
o Teaching subjects: Mathematics and
Computer Science
WORK
EXPERIENCE
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Sessional Instructor - McMaster University, Computing and Software Department,
2014-present
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Sessional Instructor - McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology Partnership,
2013-present
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Partial-Load Faculty - Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning,
2011-2012
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Oxford Learing Centre, Burlington, Mathematics tutor, 2008-2010
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International Languages Instructor – Peel
District School Board,
2006-2009
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Oxford Learing Centre, Burlington South, Mathematics tutor, 2007
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Financial analyst, part-time, 2005-2007
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Post-Doctoral
Fellow of the NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of
Canada) and the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster
University, 2003 – 2005
o
Numerical Analysis of PDEs
(time-domain methods) – application in Computational Electrodynamics and
Photonics.
o
Generalization and
optimization of absorbing boundary conditions (ABCs) for dynamic PDEs in
problems requiring reflection-free boundaries (guided wave problems and 3-D
open problems)
o
Development of new
computationally efficient wave-potential technique for dynamic problems based
on the wave equation in lossy inhomogeneous media. Development of relevant
software.
o Computer aided analysis and modeling of
microwave/optical-wave structures.
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Post-Doctoral
Research Associate,
Computational Electromagnetics Laboratory, Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster
University, 2002 – 2003
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Theoretical development of
new wave-equation-based vector-potential technique for transient analysis in
inhomogeneous media.
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Research
Assistant, Photonics Laboratory, Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster
University, 2000-2002
o
Time-domain methods for
modeling optical waveguides with multi-layer anti-reflection coatings
o
Development of improved
ABCs for time-dependent PDEs of first and second order (IBVP) and corresponding
software
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Research
Assistant, Communications Research
Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster University, 1997-1999 (projects for Com Dev International):
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Development of
software/documentation for the full-wave analysis of CPU intensive 3D microwave
structures of complex geometry, based on time-domain treatment of Maxwell’s
equations (IBVP for system of first-order PDEs).
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Implementation of novel
ABCs for problems requiring reflection-free boundaries.
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Assistant
Professor,
Department of Numerical Analysis at Institute of Applied Mathematics and
Informatics, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, 1984-1993
o
Applied Research projects – development of numerical
methods to analyse and simulate:
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Dielectric antennas and antenna arrays for millimetre
waves;
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Integrated antenna arrays for satellite
communications;
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“Luneberg lens” surveillance antenna array with
electronically scanned beam.
o
Development and implementation of novel
teaching-and-evaluation principle at the Foreign Students Department (taken as
a model and applied from the following year throughout the whole Technical
University).
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Development of unified courseware for the tutorials
in: Calculus 1 and 2, Linear Algebra, Advanced Engineering Mathematics and
Advanced Numerical Analysis.
o
Theoretical Research – Error Estimations of
Operator Type Integral Equations.
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Microwave
Design Engineer, State
Scientific Research Institute for Special Electronics, Sofia, Bulgaria 1976-1978
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Design of microwave amplifiers for hybrid integrated
circuits with radar applications;
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Modeling of microwave printed structures;
o
Testing and measurements of microwave devices and
antennas.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Assistant
Professor,
Department of Numerical Analysis at Institute of Applied Mathematics and Informatics,
Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria. In the period 1984 –1993,
instructor for the following undergraduate courses:
o
Calculus, Part 1 and Part 2 (Multi-variable
analysis);
o
Complex Analysis;
o
Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry;
o
Numerical Analysis (Computer supported - in PASCAL,
FORTRAN and C+);
o
Advanced Engineering Mathematics;
o
Probability & Statistics;
o
Linear Programming (Optimization).
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Teaching Assistant, McMaster
University
o
Instructor for the course on Matrix Algebra (MATH
2T03), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, winter 1997.
o Electronics and Instrumentation (ENGINEER
3N03), Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering (ECE), 1999-2001:
Had lectures substituting for the instructor and revision lectures before
tests, mid-term and final exams; developed course materials (all assignments,
projects, tests, exams); posted solutions; performed grading; supervised
laboratory sessions.
o Fundamentals
of Electrical Engineering (ELEC ENG 2CI4), Department of ECE, 2000:
developed course materials (assignments, projects, tests, exams); posted
solutions; performed grading
o Advanced
Engineering Electromagnetics (core graduate course ECE750), Department of ECE,
2001: Had lectures substituting for the instructor; developed projects.
o Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC ENG 3FI4), Department
of ECE, 1997-2000: developed course materials; graded assignments, tests,
exams.
o Electronic
Devices and Circuits I (ELEC ENG 2EI5),
Department of ECE, 1998-1999: graded assignments, tests
and exams.
o Circuits
and Systems (ELEC ENG 2CJ4), Department
of ECE, 1997-1998: graded
assignments and exams.
o Engineering
Mathematics II (MATH 2M06),
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 1995-1996: graded assignments, tests
and exams.
o
Mathematical Modeling (MATH 2E03), Department of Mathematics and
Statistics, 1995-1997: developed lab courseware for MATLAB, including lab
sessions structure and worksheets, assignments and projects; supervised
laboratory sessions; graded assignments/projects/exams.
o
Advanced Numerical Analysis (MATH 4Q03), Department of Mathematics and
Statistics, 1995-1996: graded assignments, projects, tests and exams.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Session Chair, The 7th IMACS
International Symposium on Iterative Methods in Scientific Computing,
Fields Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 2005.
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Scientific Secretary of the
30th Jubilee International Conference “Application of Mathematics in
Engineering and Economics”, Sozopol, Bulgaria, June 2004.
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Conference organizer - five national conferences (Mathematics) and two
international conferences (one Mathematics and one Engineering) (1987-93);
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Responsible-for-Materials-and-Foundation person for
IAMI (1988-93).
Volunteer work
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Co-Director of
the Greater Toronto Committee for Stress-Free Schools (2006-present)
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Member of the School Council at Templemead ES,
Hamilton, ON (2004-2007);
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Volunteer tutor at Barton SS, Hamilton,
(2005-2006), and at Westlane SS, Niagara Falls (1994-1995);
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Chair of the Ad-hoc Parliamentary Committee
supervising the first free elections in Bulgaria (1991);
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Parliamentary advisor for the Democratic Forces
Union of Bulgaria (1992).
Elected positions
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Chair of University Professors’ Federation at the Institute
for Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Technical University of Sofia,
Bulgaria (1991–93);
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City Counsellor
(1988-91), Sofia, Bulgaria;
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Chair of Krasna Polyana Ward Committee of Youth and
Sports (1988-91), Sofia, Bulgaria;
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Member of Krasna Polyana Ward Council (1988-91),
Sofia, Bulgaria.
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
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Ontario College of Teachers, since 2004
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Alumni, McMaster University, since 1997
· American Mathematical Society, 1995-1998
· Mathematicians’ Union of Bulgaria, since 1986
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Scientists’
Union of Bulgaria, since 1989
PERFORMING ARTS INVOLVEMENT
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Acting and directing at Student Theatre “SU-113”
, Sofia University, Bulgaria (1972-1981) – internationally recognized as a
leading theatrical group, invited to perform at the World Theatre Festivals for
Non-professionals in Nancy, France (1973), in Vienna, Austria (1976), and in
Monte Carlo, Monaco (1978); with awards from International Theatre Festivals in
Budapest, Hungary (1973), and in Warsaw, Poland (1975).
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Supporting roles in four Bulgarian movies.
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Vocal group (piano and
vocal) at Sofia University (1976-1978) with award from
International Spring Song Festival in Erevan, Armenia (1977).
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Piano performances at high schools as part of the
co-curricular educational program “The Role of Music in Integrated Personality
Development” (1989-1991).
SUMMARY
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Recipient of NSERC post-doctoral fellowship with
granted choice of tenure location
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Recipient of (one of the six for Canada)
post-doctoral supplements from the Canadian Space Agency
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Publications in high-impact journals on application
of mathematics in engineering
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Strong background in applied mathematics and
electrical engineering
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Extensive teaching experience at the university level
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Interdisciplinary research projects, which combine
mathematics, computer science, and applications to the engineering and physical
sciences
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Well-rounded enthusiastic personality, high level of
self-motivation, results driven team player
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Proven ability to implement creative methods to meet
project outcomes
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Devotion to an academic career in science and
education, as well as promotion of
means to establish lasting world peace