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Department "Fundamental Research in Animal Science"

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadezhda Sertova

  • Education:

    Higher Education, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chemistry, 1992

  • PhD Degree:

    PhD
    1998, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, dissertation topic: “Photochemistry of Polymeric β-Dicarbonyl Compounds and Dye-Modified Polymer Films”

  • Latest Academic Degree:

    Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod – Agricultural Academy.
    Professional Field: 6.3. Animal Science.
    Academic Position: Associate Professor.
    Appointment Act No./Date: II-48/04.04.2023

  • Research Interests:
    1. Investigation of mycotoxins in feed raw materials
    2. Development of nanobiosensors for rapid mycotoxin detection
    3. Risk assessment and feed safety assurance
    4. Approaches for control and reduction of mycotoxins
  • Scope of Competence:
    1. Experience in the analysis and control of mycotoxins in feed raw materials
    2. Optimization of classical analytical methods through the use of nanotechnologies
    3. Statistical analysis of results
    4. Risk assessment related to feed contamination in compliance with the regulatory framework of European legislation
  • Participation in Scientific Projects:
    1. Feed Resources and Innovations in the Nutrition of Farm Animals and Poultry – Evaluation of Potential and Improvement of Efficiency and Safety. Prevention of Mycotoxin Hazards in the Feeding of Farm Animals and Poultry with Grain Raw Materials and Compound Feed, 2017–2021.
    2. Alternative Biotechnological Approaches for Improving Protection and Productivity in Agricultural Crops, 2019–2022.
    3. Improvement of the Quality of Compound Feed and Raw Materials for Their Production in Order to Realize the Genetic Potential of Non-Ruminant Animals and Poultry, 2022–2024.
    4. Study of the Possibilities for Neutralization of Certain Major Risks from the Utilization of Different Types of Poultry Fecal Waste as a Food Source for Insects and Plants, 2025–2027.
  • Publications

  • Contact Information:
    e-mail: rsertova@abv.bg
    Phone: 0721/68 940
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