Science Department

Diana Vladimirova

Department Chair / Chemistry Teacher
d.praznikova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Forensic and Industrial Bioanalytical Techniques

  • London Metropolitan University, UK

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Computer Science

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Chemistry and Computer Science

Krasimira Chakarova, Ph.D.

Physics Teacher
k.chakarova@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Nuclear Physics

  • Master of Science in Nuclear Technology

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Physicist and Teacher in Physics and Astronomy

Silvia Rousseva

Physics Teacher
s.rousseva@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Solid State Physics

  • Professional Qualifications Teacher in physics and astronomy and Teacher in English language and literature in secondary schools

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Pavlina Ivanova

Chemistry Teacher
p.ivanova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

  • University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Chemistry and Environmental Protection

Arash Arjomand, PH.D.

BIOLOGY TEACHER
a.arjomand@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

  • Honors Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology

  • Bachelor of Biological Sciences

  • Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

Ganka Dineva, Ph.D.

Biology Teacher / Magma Block Leader
g.dineva@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Developmental Genetics

  • Bergen University, Norway

  • Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics with a Minor Human and Animal Physiology

  • Professional qualification Pedagogy in Biology

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Georgia Ivanova

Chemistry Teacher
g.ivanova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

  • Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Hristina Grancharova

Chemistry Teacher
h.grancharova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Pedagogy in Chemistry

  • Master of Science in Chemistry - Polymers

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Chemistry

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Alfonso Burdeus Olavarrieta

Physics Тeacher
a.burdeus@acsbg.org
  • Industrial Engineering

  • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

  • Master in Teaching Secondary Education

  • Universidad Pontifica de Comilas

  • Professional Qualification: QTS Mathematics Physics & Mathematics 8-12

Takvor Baronian

Physics and Mathematics Teacher
t.baronian@acsbg.org
  • Master of Natural Sciences: Physics

  • University of Cambridge

  • Bachelor of Arts: Physics

  • University of Cambridge

Yu-Yu Chen

Lab Coordinator & Science Intern
y.chen@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Polymer Science

  • Technical University Berlin, Germany

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

  • National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Jennifer Noble, Ph.D.

Biology Teacher
j.noble@acsbg.org
  • PhD in Biology - Ecology emphasis, The University of New Mexico, USA

  • Master of Educational Leadership, Highlands University, USA

  • Bachelor in Biology, University of California - Santa Cruz, USA

  • Professional Teaching License in Secondary Science Education, San Diego State University, USA

Husain Barma

Chemistry Teacher
h.barma@acsbg.org
  • Master's in Science Education, Chemistry focus, Virginia Tech, USA

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mumbai University, India

Luke Funk

Biology Teacher
l.funk@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, University of Alberta, Canada

  • Professional Qualification: Тeaching, Moreland University, USA

  • Professtional Qualification: TESOL and TEFL Certification

Alex Popov

Biology Teacher
a.popov@acsbg.org
  • Professional Qualification: Pedagogy in Biology and English

  • Bachelor's (with Excellence) in Biology and English

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Courses

Science - Grade 8

Biology and Health education – Grades 9 and 10

Chemistry and the Environment – Grades 9 and 10

Physics and Astronomy – Grades 9 and 10

 

Natural Sciences Profile (Chemistry and Biology) – Grades 11 and 12

Mathematics Profile (Physics and Astronomy, Mathematics and Computer Science) - Grades  11 and 12

 

Biology International – Grade 9

Physics International – Grade 10

Chemistry International – Grade 10

IB Standard and High Level in Biology – Grades 11 and 12

IB Standard and High Level in Chemistry – Grades 11 and 12

 

AP preparation in Biology, Elective – Grades 10 and 11

AP preparation in Chemistry, Elective – Grades 10 and 11

AP preparation in Physics, Elective – Grades 10 and 11