Prof. Ivaylo Koprev is the Rector of the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” in Sofia, Bulgaria, a leading institution focused on education and research in mining engineering, geology, and related resource sciences. He is an academic leader with a strong background in mining engineering, having graduated from the same university and built his career there through various academic and administrative roles before becoming Rector.
As Rector, he oversees the university’s strategic development, academic programs, and partnerships with industry and international institutions. His work emphasizes modernizing engineering education, strengthening cooperation with the mining and resources sector, and supporting applied research in areas such as mineral extraction, raw materials, and sustainable resource management.
He is also active in public and professional discussions about the importance of mineral resources for economic development and technological progress. Under his leadership, the university continues to position itself as a key center for training specialists and advancing innovation in Bulgaria’s mining and geology sector.