Dessislava Dimitrova
Assoc.prof
Plant and Fungal Diversity and Resources
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Bulgaria
Biography
Date of birth: 30.10.1967 Education: Master’s Degree: 1986 - 1991, Sofia University, Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany Ph.D. Degree: 1996 – 2002, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Botany Employment: Since 2010: Senior research scientist at Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research 2002 - 2010, research scientist, Ph.D. at the Institute of Botany, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 1993 - 2001, research scientist at the Institute of Botany, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 1991 - 1993, biologist at the Institute of Botany, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Research Interest
Biosystematics and taxonomy of vascular plants, specifically Lactuceae; study and conservation of plant genetic resource; study of traditional knowledge for plant uses; environmental protection and management; alternative ways of tourism and environmental-friendly leaving-making; consumers and environment
