Christo Borisov Tsvetanov, Academician, Professor DSc – Humboldt Union

Christo Borisov Tsvetanov, Academician, Professor DSc

Institute of Polymers – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
chtsvet@polymer.bas.bg

Scientific area:
polymers: synthesis, nanoparticles, biomaterials, polymer chemistry, anionic polymerization, controlled polymerization, polymer nanoparticles, colloid systems,
stimuli-responsive polymers, hydrogels

Humboldt research stays:
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Prof. G.V. Schulz (1982); Prof. R. C. Schulz (1990);
2011 – University of Bayreuth, Prof. A. H. E. Müller
1982 – 1983 – Mainz, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Mainz. Academic host: Prof. Dr. honoris causa G.V. Schulz

Scientific achievements
“penultimate effect” in anionic polymerization; UV crosslinking of water-soluble polymers; technology for the production of high-molecular-weight polyoxiranes; dual- and triple-responsive macromolecules; a new method for the preparation of hollow nanospheres.

Positions held

2003 – 2012 – Chairman of the Scientific Council • Institute of Polymers – BAS

1991 – 2009 – Head of Laboratory • Institute of Polymers – BAS

1989 – 1993 – Deputy Director • Institute of Polymers – BAS

1988 – 1989 – Acting Director • Central Laboratory of Polymers – BAS

1973 – 1987 – Scientific Secretary • Central Laboratory of Polymers – BAS