Prof. Emilia Apostolova, PhD | Projects

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  • Title: “Nitric oxide-induced defense mechanisms of the photosynthetic apparatus and the photosynthetic process under salinity, КП-06-Н36/9”
    Bulgarian National Science Fund, 2019-2023
    Project leader: Prof. E. Apostolova, PhD
  • Title: “Synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and evaluating its uptake and effects on photosynthesis using biophysical techniques”
    Cooperation between Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Biophysical Department, Faculty of Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, 2019-2021.
    Project coordinator from BAS Prof. E. Apostolova
  • Title: “Structural and functional characterization of cyanobacterial mutants in transitions between states”
    Joint project by the program of bilateral cooperation between Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Hungarian Academy of Sciences, funded under the Academy’s bilateral agreements; 2019-2021
    Project coordinator from BAS: Assoc. Prof. R. Vladkova
  • Title: “Potential evaluation of different plant species for phytoremediation of heavy metal pollution. Mechanisms of tolerance of the photosynthetic apparatus”, Bilateral Agreements for Scientific Cooperation between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2018-2019)
    Project coordinator from BAS: Assoc. Prof. A.G. Dobrikova
  • Title: “Protection and adaptation of Paulownia under salt stress”, Program for career development of young scientists, BAS 2017-2019
    Project leader: PhD student Martin Stefanov
    Scientific supervisor: Prof. Dr. Emilia Apostolova
  • Title: “Impact of excessive nitrogen and metal pollutions on plant defence mechanisms”,
    Bilateral scientific and technical cooperation between the Republic Bulgaria and Slovak Republic
    Bulgarian National Science Fund: Project DNTS/Slovakia 01/10, 2016-2018
    Leader of the IBPhBME team: Prof. Emilia Apostolova
  • Title: “Effect of high light intensity on the photosynthetic apparatus of two hybrid lines Paulownia grown in saline soils”
    Program for career development of young scientists, BAS, ДФНП-138/12.05.2016, 2016-2017
    Young scientist: Martin Stefanov – PhD student
    Supervisor: Prof. Emilia Apostolova
  • Title: “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 – PhD student
    Supervisor: Prof. Emilia Apostolova
  • Title: “Adaptation mechanisms of photosynthetic apparatus to salinization”
    Budgetary subsidy of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2015-2017
    Project leader: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova
  • Title “Effect of antioxidants and signaling molecules on the photosynthetic apparatus and its resistance to abiotic stress”
    Budgetary subsidy of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2015-2017
    Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. A. Dobrikova
  • Title: “Application of green algae in the development of biosensors for registration of herbicides and heavy metals
    Budgetary subsidy of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2013-2015
    Project leader: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova
  • Title: “Role of carotenoids for temperature stability of photosynthetic apparatus”
    Budgetary subsidy of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2011 -2012
    Project leader: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova
  • Title: “Structural and functional consequences of the modification of lipid, carotenoid and protein composition of photosynthetic membranes”
    Joint project by the program of bilateral cooperation between Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Hungarian Academy of Sciences,  2010-2012
    Project leaders: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova and Prof. Dsc. Z. Gombos
  • Title: “Effect of brassinosteroids on the photosynthetic apparatus of higher plants and its resistance to high light stress”
    Budgetary subsidy of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2010 – 2012
    Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. A. Dobrikova
  • Title: “Developing biosensors using photoexitable membranes” (БИн-01/2007)
    Indo-Bulgarian intergovernmental programme of cooperation in science and technology Funded by National Science Fund, 2008-2012
    Project leaders: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova and Prof. Dr. A.N. Misra
  • Title: “Antarctic algae – model system for oxidative stress” (ДО02-317/08)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 2009-2012
    Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. I. Puneva
  • Title: “Dynamic and stability of the photosynthetic apparatus” (Б-1512/2005)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 2005-2009
    Project leader: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova
  • Title: “Structural consequences of the modification of lipid, carotenoid and protein composition of photosynthetic membranes”
    Joint project by the program of bilateral cooperation between Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Hungarian Academy of Sciences,  2007-2009
    Project leaders: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova and Prof. DSc. Z Gombos
  • Title: “Energy transfer in biological membranes” (К-1301/2003)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 2003-2007
    Project leader: Prof. DSc. S. Taneva
  • Title: “Structural consequences of the modification of lipid, carotenoid and protein composition of photosynthetic membranes”
    Joint project by the program of bilateral cooperation between Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2004-2006
    Project leaders: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova and Prof. DSc. Z Gombos
  • Title: “The lipid component of thylakoid membranes as a factor for photosynthetic activity under environmental stress” (K-807/1998)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 1998-2003
    Project leader: Prof. Dr. M. Velitchkova
  • Title: “Structural and functional role of light-harvesting complex 2 in mutants of higher plants” (К-614/96)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 1996-2000
    Project leader: Prof. Dr. E.L. Apostolova
  • Title: Biomembranes at physiological extreme conditions: mechanisms of injury and protection” (K-402/1994)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 1991-1994
    Project leader: Prof. R. Koynova
  • Title: Study of physico-chemical parameters and functional properties of thylakoid membranes (K-426/1994)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 1994-1997
    Project leader: Prof. DSc. Y. Zeinalov
  • Title: Cryoprotectors – impact and mechanisms of action on biomembranes” (K21/1991)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 1991-1994
    Project leader: Prof. R. Koynova
  • Title:“Molecular mechanisms of light energy transduction in photosynthetic membranes” (K-33/1991)
    Funded by National Science Fund, 1991-1994
    Project leader: Prof. DSc. Y. Zeinalov

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