Magdalena Bogdanova | Biotechnology for Sustainable Tourism | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Magdalena Bogdanova | Biotechnology for Sustainable Tourism | Best Researcher Award

Magdalena Bogdanova | Sofia Univercity St. Kliment Ohridski | Bulgaria

Ms. Magdalena Bogdanova is a PhD student at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, specializing in biotechnology for wastewater treatment, with a strong interdisciplinary background that bridges sustainable development and tourism management. She holds a master’s degree in Tourism Management from New Bulgarian University and a bachelor’s degree in Biomanagement and Sustainable Development from Sofia University, demonstrating a unique combination of scientific and managerial expertise. Professionally, she has excelled as a team manager at AUGMAR, leading editorial teams for Deavita.net and Deavita.fr, where she developed content strategies, optimized workflows, and ensured high-quality, SEO-driven content. Prior roles include assistant marketing and sales at Sunset Resort, coordinating audits, managing partnerships, and representing the organization at international travel fairs, and contributor at Sofia District Info Point, supporting EU funding initiatives. Her research focuses on sustainable wastewater treatment in tourism-intensive regions, with publications analyzing seasonal impacts on treatment plants and exploring technology-driven solutions for eco-conscious tourism. Notable works include case studies on the Ravda wastewater treatment plant and strategies for sustainable tourism development. Magdalena has contributed to the academic community through collaborative research, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary projects that integrate environmental science and hospitality management. Her expertise encompasses data analysis, international communication, and project management, underpinned by a commitment to advancing innovative, sustainable practices that benefit both industry and the environment, earning recognition for her contributions in both research and professional leadership contexts.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Bogdanova, M., Yotinov, I., Topalova, Y., & Lyubomirova, V. (2025). Wastewater treatment technology for sustainable tourism: Sunny Beach, Ravda WWTP case study. Water, 17(7), Article 7.

Lada Lukić Bilela | Biotechnology | Collaborative Research Excellence Award

Lada Lukić Bilela : Biotechnology: Collaborative Research Excellence Award

👨‍🏫 Lada Lukić Bilela stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Biotechnology.  Holding a Ph.d in University of Zagreb his professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Education and Training

2006 – 2007: Postdoctoral Fellow Marie Curie Fellowship (Marie Curie Training Network), 18 months Institut für Physiologische Chemie, Abteilung Angewandte Molekularbiologie, Johhanes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany Group leader: Prof. Dr. Werner E. G. Müller 🇩🇪🔬July 2005: PhD in Natural Sciences; Molecular and Cell Biology Dissertation: „Primary structure and phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial genes from marine sponge Suberites domuncula (Olivi)” University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology Laboratory for Molecular Genetics, Institute Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb 🧬🎓1995-1997: M. Sc. in Molecular and Cell Biology Master thesis: „Ubiquitin genes from marine sponges Sycon raphanus and Suberites domuncula” University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology Laboratory for Molecular Genetics, Institute Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb 🧬📚1987 – 1994: B.Sc. in Biology Education University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 📚👨‍🏫1987 – 1993: B.Sc. in General Biology University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 📚🔬

work experience 

2018 – Present: Full Professor: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 👨‍🏫🔬2016 – 2020: Vice-Dean for International Relations and Quality Assurance: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science 🌐📊2013 – 2018: Associate Professor: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 👨‍🏫🧬2013 – 2016: Chair of General Biology, Department of Biology: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science 📚🧬2009 – 2013: Assistant Professor
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 👨‍🏫🧬2008 – 2009: Research Associate
University of Sarajevo, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Laboratory for Molecular Genetics of Natural Resources 🔬🧬2006 – 2007: Postdoctoral Fellow:  Johhanes Gutenberg Universität, Abteilung Angewandte Molekularbiologie (Mainz, DE) 🎓🔬1995 – 2007: Assistant/Senior Assistant:  Laboratory for Molecular Genetics, Institut Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb, Croatia 👨‍🔬🧬 1994 – 1995: Biologist: University Clinical Centre Sarajevo, Tissue Typing Laboratory 🔬🏥

Organizational/Managerial Skills:

Principal investigator of 12 scientific projects 🧪🔍Scientific/Organizing committee member (11) 📚📋2018 – 2020 Establishment of Laboratory of Aquatic Molecular Biology (LAMB) in Faculty of Science 🧬🔬2019 – 2020 Establishment of STEM Laboratory in Faculty of Science (Financed by USAID and Save the Children) 🌐👨‍🔬2011 – 2022 Organization of the International Speleological/Speleodivig Expeditions Ponor Kovači – Izvor Ričine (as the president of the Biospeleological Society in Bosnia and Herzegovina) 🌍🏞️Job-Related Skills: Methods in molecular biology such as PCR, DNA analysis techniques, phylogenetic analyses, protein analysis techniques, etc. 🧬🧬Underground fieldwork / biospeleology 🦇🔍

Honors and Awards

🏆 Annual award “Friend of the Science” of the Federal Ministry for Education and Science, 2022.🏅 Annual reward “Josip Juraj Strossmayer“ for the best scientific publication (Croatian Academy of Science and Arts and Zagreb Fair), 2007, for the textbook: Metode u molekularnoj biologiji (Methods in Molecular Biology) (editors): Andreja Ambriović Ristov, Anamaria Brozović, Branka Bruvo Mađarić, Helena Ćetković, Maja Herak Bosnar, Dubravka Hranilović, Silva Katušić Hećimović, Nevenka Meštrović Radan, Snježana Mihaljević, Neda Slade, and Dušica Vujaklija, publisher: Institut Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb, 2007.🥈 2nd Award for the Project “Biodiversity and remediation of quarry Ribnica” (Kakanj Cement; Heidelberg Cement Group); 15/11/2012.📘 Award of the Sarajevo Book Fair for the Science: N. Drešković et al. for Natura 2000 – B&H; Center for Environmentally Sustainable Development (CESD); 23/4/.2012.

Lada Lukić Bilela ’s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

  • Cited by: All – 694, Since 2018– 385
  • h-index: All – 13, Since 2018 – 9
  • i10-index : All -17, Since 2018 -9

Top Noted Publications by Dr.Lada Lukić Bilela 📚🔍:

The essentials of marine biotechnology Paper Published in  2021 Cited by 91

Anticancer Agents: An Overview with a Particular Focus on Their Chemical Classes  Paper Published in  2020Cited by 74

Metode u molekularnoj biologiji Paper Published in 2007 Cited by 59

Morphogenetic activity of silica and bio-silica on the expression of genes controlling biomineralization using SaOS-2 cells Paper Published in 2007 Cited by 56

Identification of skeletal remains of communist armed forces victims during and after World War II: combined Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (STR) and MiniSTR approach Paper Published in 2009  Cited by 46

Valorization of marine waste: exploitation of industrial by-products and beach wrack towards the production of high added-value products Paper Published in  2021Cited by 40

Mitochondrial genome of Suberites domuncula: palindromes and inverted repeats are abundant in non-coding regions Paper Published in 2008 Cited by 33

Initiating effective transboundary Paper Published in 32 Cited by 2012

Genetic variation of European grayling (Thymallus thymallus) populations in the Western Balkans  Paper Published in 2012  Cited by 31

Natura 2000 u Bosni i Hercegovini     Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 22