Head of the Group Systematics of Algae and Fungi | Sofia University "St Kliment Ohridski" | Bulgaria
Prof. Dr. Maya Petrova Stoyneva is a distinguished scholar in Botany whose expertise in Ecology and Conservation has significantly advanced research on algology, mycology, lichenology, hydrobiology, and limnology. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. and a DrSc in Biology from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” where she has also served in leadership roles such as Head of the Department of Botany and Director of the Algological Cultural Collection. Her professional experience is deeply connected to Ecology and Conservation through national and international collaborations, including projects with UNESCO, Swiss Biodiversity Programs, Erasmus exchanges, and COST networks like CYANOCOST, ParAqua, and CYANOACTION. With a prolific output of over 250 scientific publications, numerous citations, and editorial contributions, she has earned recognition in Ecology and Conservation at both national and global levels. She is a member of several professional societies, including the International Association for Phytoplankton Taxonomy and Ecology and the Bulgarian Botanical Society, which highlights her commitment to advancing Ecology and Conservation. Her awards, memberships, and contributions to scientific networks reflect her strong dedication to Ecology and Conservation in protecting biodiversity and managing aquatic ecosystems. She possesses remarkable research skills in taxonomy, protistology, and ecological restoration that have been applied in both academic and applied Ecology and Conservation projects. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. Maya Petrova Stoyneva exemplifies excellence in Ecology and Conservation through her education, professional leadership, research interests, skills, awards, and lifelong dedication to preserving natural ecosystems. Her Google Scholar citations 2273, h-index 25, i10-index 79, showcasing measurable research impact.
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Featured Publications
1. Stoyneva, M. P. (2003). Steady-state phytoplankton assemblages in shallow Bulgarian wetlands. Hydrobiologia, 502(1), 169–176.
2. Descy, J. P., Darchambeau, F., Lambert, T., Stoyneva‐Gaertner, M. P., Bouillon, S., & others. (2017). Phytoplankton dynamics in the Congo River. Freshwater Biology, 62(1), 87–101.
3. Michev, T. M., & Stoyneva, M. P. (2007). Inventory of Bulgarian wetlands and their biodiversity: Non-lotic wetlands. Elsi-M.
4. Kamenarska, Z., Ivanova, A., Stancheva, R., Stoyneva, M., Stefanov, K., & others. (2006). Volatile compounds from some Black Sea red algae and their chemotaxonomic application. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 34(1), 47–56.
5. Stoyneva, M. P. (1994). Shallows of the lower Danube as additional sources of potamoplankton. Hydrobiologia, 289(1), 171–178.