Sen. Assist. Prof. Ekaterina Yotsova, PhD | CV

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Education

• 2014 – 2020: PhD in Biophysics, Regular student, IBPhBME, supervisor: Prof. Emilia Apostolova, defense: 27 August 2020
• 2011-2013: Master’s degree in: Molecular Biology-Biophysics, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
• 2006-2010: Bachelor’s degree in: Ecology and Environmental Protection, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Professional experience

• 2013–2014: biologist, IBPhBME-BAS

Major Fields of Scientific Research

• Photosynthesis, thylakoid membranes, anthropogenic and abiotic stress factors

Participation in research projects

• Effects of Chlorella vulgaris on the photosynthetic apparatus of the rice plants in terms of cadmium
  Program for career development of young scientists, BAS, ДФНП-137/12.05.2016, 2016-2017
  Young scientist: Ekaterina Yotsova
  Supervisor: Prof. Emilia Apostolova
• Effect of antioxidants and signaling molecules on the photosynthetic apparatus and resistance to abiotic stress, 2015-2017
• Adaptation mechanisms of photosynthetic apparatus to salinization, 2015-2017
• Opportunities for the application of green algae in the development of biosensors for registration of herbicides and heavy metals, 2013-2015