Conveners
Defence and Security Technology: DS I
- Nikolay Dolchinkov (''Vasil Levski'' National Military University, Bulgaria)
- Plamen Atanasov ("Vasil Levski" National Military University)
Defence and Security Technology: DS II
- Nikolay Dolchinkov (''Vasil Levski'' National Military University, Bulgaria)
- Plamen Atanasov ("Vasil Levski" National Military University)
Defence and Security Technology: DS V
- Iliyan Lilov (Vasil Levski National Military Universiti)
- Svilen Stefanov (Vasil Levski National Military Universiti)
Defence and Security Technology: DS III
- Plamen Atanasov ("Vasil Levski" National Military University)
- Nikolay Dolchinkov (''Vasil Levski'' National Military University, Bulgaria)
Defence and Security Technology: DS IV
- Plamen Atanasov ("Vasil Levski" National Military University)
- Nikolay Dolchinkov (''Vasil Levski'' National Military University, Bulgaria)
Description
Remote Microsoft Teams link for session in room 1118: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/395454791825767?p=Ro1nKtRb4wLo0HQQ6h
Remote Microsoft Teams link for session in room 1208: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/376532165035473?p=9xBJW1k58qFFwidM2b
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Mr Kristiyan Petrov25/06/2026, 12:05Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This report analyzes the role of psychological qualities of strategic leaders as a critical determinant of the effectiveness, resilience, and legitimacy of the national security system. Security is approached not only as an institutional and normative framework but also as a function of the human factor, which plays a central role in strategic decision-making under conditions of uncertainty,...
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Dr Daniel Berchev (Vasil Levski National Military University)25/06/2026, 12:20Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The study analyzes the geopolitical crisis surrounding Greenland as a fundamental test of the sustainability of the international legal order and the institutional capacity of NATO and the EU. The focus is on the conceptual clash between the outdated model of โterritory purchaseโ and the modern liberal legalism affirming the right to self-determination of the Greenlandic people. The...
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Dr Zhivo Petrov (Georgi S. Rakovski National Defense College)25/06/2026, 12:35Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The ever growing threat of hostile and unauthorized drones drives the need for counter-action, starting with early detection and reaction. The low cost and availability of small and low flying drones increases both their extensive use in warfare and the accidents with them in civilian settings. Efficient and adequate counteraction requires a detailed study of the threat and a retrospective...
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Dr Alexander Yankov (South-West University "Neofit Rilski")25/06/2026, 12:50Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The EU Digital Identity Wallet marks a pivotal evolution in Europeโs approach to identity management, embedding security by design into a system that will serve more than 400 million citizens under the eIDAS 2.0 framework. By 2026, all Member States must deploy a certified wallet capable of storing and using governmentโissued digital credentials, a response to rising identity theft and...
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Vasil Pavlov (University of National and World Economy)25/06/2026, 13:05Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
Climate change, along with political persecution, military conflicts, and poor socio-economic conditions, is one of the key drivers of forced migration. This issue has become increasingly relevant, especially in light of rising global temperatures, storms, droughts, sea-level rise, and resource depletion. However, international law currently offers limited protection for climate-displaced...
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Dr Lyuboslav Lyubenov (University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev")25/06/2026, 13:20Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The modern state of law is a state of clear legal rules and justice. In such a democratic and humane state, national security is explained, regulated and protected by law as a significant social benefit. Moreover, national security is logically understood as one of the most valuable legally protected goods. National security and its protection arise directly from the law. The rule of law...
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Plamen Atanasov ("Vasil Levski" National Military University)25/06/2026, 13:35Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
In the contemporary field of international affairs, the Chinaโs economical, geopolitical, and military rise is a significant factor in the challenges of international affairs. The focus of this study falls on the response which these circumstances find in the context of national security in two states of established economical and geopolitical standing. In this scientific framework,...
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Prof. Iliyan Lilov (Vasil Levski National Military Universiti)25/06/2026, 14:25Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This paper discusses mathematical and simulation models that could be applied to shopping mall evacuation problems. The so-called macroscopic approaches are based on dynamic network flow models. The maximum dynamic flow problem and the quickest flow problem are formulated. The so-called microscopic approaches are based on simulation modelling through multi-agent systems. The possibilities for...
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Kiril Anguelov (Technical University - Sofia)25/06/2026, 14:25Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This report analyses the role of corporate social responsibility in the formation and development of human capital in organizations, emphasizing employee well-being as a fundamental and mandatory stage in achieving sustainable organizational development. The analysis examines contemporary approaches through which companies integrate mental health policies, work-life balance and employee...
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Daniel Berchev (Vasil Levski National Military University)25/06/2026, 14:40Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
In the context of accelerated geopolitical confrontation, militarization of technology, and the โextensionโ of security to economic, cyber, and societal dimensions, the study of different national security strategies allows us to understand not only what states say in their strategies, but also why they say it. This is critically important for security decision-makers as it will help them...
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Georgi Dimitrov25/06/2026, 14:40Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
In contemporary organizations, risk is increasingly generated internally rather than imposed externally. Among the most underestimated sources of such internal risk are unresolved conflicts, communication breakdowns, and escalation dynamics within and between stakeholders. This paper advances the argument that mediation should be reframed from a purely legal or alternative dispute resolution...
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Galina Mileva25/06/2026, 14:55Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
Abstract: This article analyses the results of a scientific and practical study regarding the security of monastic complexes โ designated as immovable cultural property in Bulgaria โ utilizing a field-tested methodology for fire risk assessment. First, it outlines the core elements of the fire protection management system for cultural assets. Second, the article presents a comprehensive risk...
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Dr Kiril Luchkov (Technical University of Sofia)25/06/2026, 14:55Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This study examines the potential for using Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a management framework for identifying, assessing and mitigating environmental risks within an organization. Against a backdrop of increasing regulatory pressure, climate uncertainty, resource constraints and heightened corporate reporting requirements, environmental risks are increasingly becoming a...
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Dr Kiril Luchkov (Technical University of Sofia)25/06/2026, 15:10Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This report examines the security of energy infrastructure as a complex system requiring integrated management of different types of risks. The main vulnerabilities related to technological, cyber, and organizational factors are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the need to enhance cyber resilience and the reliability of critical systems. Contemporary approaches to risk management under...
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Mrs Evelina Atanasova ("Vasil Levski" National Military University)25/06/2026, 15:10Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
After cyberspace built its own individual image and after the opinions that this new space has potential to be a war domain, the question about opportunities for undertaking hybrid warfare in it is gaining relevance. The present study is looking for the characteristics of this type of hybrid warfare and their relations with technological sovereignty in the field of national security. This...
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Dr Kiril Luchkov (Technical University of Sofia)25/06/2026, 15:25Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This report examines the possibilities for integrating green building principles within the defense sector with the aim of improving the efficiency and sustainability of military infrastructure. It analyzes the relationship between resource efficiency and the operational capability of military facilities. Particular attention is given to the adaptation of construction standards to the specific...
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Ms Elitsa Petkova (Bulgaria)25/06/2026, 15:25Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Poster Presentation
The rapid development of quantum technologies leads to new possibilities applying certain cryptographic attacks against symmetric algorithms. This paper discusses a verifying method an different approach to applying an "Brute force" attack on 256 - AES encrypted voice stream. While the classical attack application emphasizes computing power, here the focus is on signal processing.
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Kiril Anguelov (Technical University - Sofia)25/06/2026, 15:35Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The concept of extended corporate social responsibility is explored in the context of increasing demands on companies to manage not only their own activities, but also the effects along the entire supply chain. The analysis focuses on the role of organizations in ensuring sustainable practices, including compliance with social and environmental standards by suppliers and partners. Special...
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Prof. Stoyko Stoykov (Vasil Levski National Military University)26/06/2026, 10:40Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
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This chapter explores how digital transformation, smart HR tools, and AI-driven systems are reshaping Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM) and accelerating organizational progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues that digital sustainability is not only a technological shift but a strategic framework that integrates automation, data analytics, digital... -
76. Integrated Study of Ocean Warming, COโ Uptake, and Acidification under Anthropogenic EmissionsDr Mihai Petrov (Burgas State Uiversity "Pr. Assen Zlatarov")26/06/2026, 10:55Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The anthropogenic increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (COโ), has significant impacts on the thermal and chemical state of the worldโs oceans. This study presents an integrated analysis of ocean warming, COโ absorption, and ocean acidification resulting from anthropogenic emissions. The research focuses on the relationship between heat accumulation in ocean...
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Sabin Sabev (University of Agribusiness and Rural Development (UARD))26/06/2026, 11:10Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This article examines the applicability of the criminological โbroken windowsโ theory in the context of military organizational behavior and the maintenance of military discipline. It analyzes the conceptual relationship between this theory and the phenomenon of the โnormalization of deviance,โ substantiating their complementarity in explaining the processes of disciplinary erosion within...
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Mihai Petrov (Burgas State Uiversity "Pr. Assen Zlatarov")26/06/2026, 11:25Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This study presents a unified theoretical framework integrating thermodynamic and radiative feedback mechanisms in the anthropogenically modified atmosphere. Building on two complementary approachesโan adiabatic-calorimetric model quantifying changes in specific heat capacity (cp) and adiabatic constant (ฮณ) from Oโ and COโ mass variations, and a radiation-balance model linking albedo (ฮA) to...
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Prof. Sabin Sabev (University of Agribusiness and Rural Development (UARD))26/06/2026, 11:40Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
In biology, parasitism is a form of symbiosis in which one organismโthe parasiteโextracts resources from another organismโthe hostโthereby progressively weakening its viability. When the parasitic burden exceeds a critical threshold, the host perishes, and not infrequently the parasite itself perishes as well. This biological analogy proves to be strikingly apt in the analysis of processes...
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Teodora Georgieva (Rakovski National Defence College)26/06/2026, 11:55Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
A two-layered analytical approach was applied to assess the influence of actual experience with the state and functioning of procedural justice, trust in leadership, and the level of digitalization of equipment in military formations in a peacetime context on service membersโ expectations regarding the performance of strategic, operational, and tactical levels of leadership in the command and...
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Dr Teodora Grozdanova (Assistant Professor, Research Section "Strategic Security and Defence Studies", Defence Advanced Research Institute, Rakovski National Defence College)26/06/2026, 12:10Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This study focuses on the dynamics of motivational factors for service in the Bulgarian Armed Forces. It aims to guide management policies toward enhancing motivation and retention of personnel within the context of a constantly changing security environment.
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The analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of two independent representative samples of military personnel. Each of them... -
Nevena Atanasova-Krasteva (Vasil Levski National Military University)26/06/2026, 13:30Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
Military academies and universities in Europe are looking for ways to harmonize military education and training of future officers to increase interoperability of the EU member statesโ armies. The rich history of the โEuropean Initiative of Exchange of Young Officers, inspired by Erasmus+โ is a proof of successful initiatives, as it offers attractive international training, with one of the...
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Mr Sevdalin Spassov (Bulgarian Defence Institute "Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov")26/06/2026, 13:45Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The main elements of electromagnetic protection (EP) such as ensuring electromagnetic compatibility measures, communication equipment protection measures, electromagnetic radiation management, preventive countermeasures against enemy radio intelligence have been examined. A definition, basic terms and the architecture of software-defined radio (SDR) have been given. A concept for adding...
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Elina Marinova (University of Ruse, BULGARIA)26/06/2026, 14:00Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
Although the concept of national security has been extensively examined in scholarly literature, the notion of fiscal security has received comparatively limited academic attention. Fiscal security can be understood as a state of budgetary stability in which public financial interests are adequately safeguarded. Its core function is to ensure the availability of financial resources necessary...
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Svilena Arabadzhieva26/06/2026, 14:15Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
Internal fire hydrants (IFHs) are an active measure for initial fire suppression and for supporting firefighting operations by providing immediately accessible water within the building. This paper integrates a regulatory analysis, processing of statistics for 43,127 registered fires in public and residential buildings during 2015-2025, an analysis of 66 registered fires in 2015-2024 in which...
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Iliyan Hutov (defence technologies)26/06/2026, 14:30Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The safe lifecycle management of conventional ammunition is a continuing challenge for defense organizations due to aging effects, variable storage conditions, incomplete historical records, and the need to maintain both operational readiness and safety assurance. In this context, non-destructive diagnostic data can provide a practical basis for more transparent and evidence-based lifecycle...
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Mrs Miglena Angelova (University of National and World Economy)26/06/2026, 14:45Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an inseparable part of the software development process, parts of which are routine, requiring precision rather than creativity. AI code generation speeds up productivity by automatically completing code fragments and frees up time and brainpower to perform more tasks that require creativity or problem-solving. When writing code, the...
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Mrs Miglena Angelova (University of National and World Economy)26/06/2026, 15:00Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
The focus of this report is on exploring the relationship between algorithmic management and the specifics of high-growth firms, emphasizing the mechanisms through which data and algorithms support the achievement of accelerated organizational development. The analysis examines the role of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes, resource optimization, and adaptation to a dynamic...
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Iliyan Hutov (defence technologies), Prof. Ivan Ivanov (communication and information)26/06/2026, 15:15Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This paper presents a system-oriented experimental study on AI-enabled multi-sensor fusion for field detection of chemical warfare agents. The proposed framework integrates ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), portable Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical sensing through feature-level fusion and interpretable machine learning. Its contribution is twofold: first, it formulates a practical fusion...
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Dr Kiril Luchkov (Technical University of Sofia)26/06/2026, 15:30Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This report analyzes the key factors that hinder the development of autonomous energy microgrids in modern energy systems. The technological, economic, and regulatory aspects of their implementation are examined. Emphasis is placed on the role of decentralized energy solutions in enhancing the resilience and flexibility of energy systems. The possibilities for integrating renewable energy into...
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Emil Ivanov26/06/2026, 15:45Defense and Security TechnologyPaper โ Oral Presentation
This paper examines the key risks associated with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems into military command chains. The analysis covers the main components of the decision-making process, including data, algorithms and models, software and system integration, communication infrastructure, and the human factor. The study emphasises that while AI...
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