·      Place of Birth: Lovech, Bulgaria

·      Education:

Secondary Education: "Prirodo-Matematichka Gimnazia" - Lovech (2015)

Bachelor's Degree (2019): "Agricultural Economics"

Master's Degree (2021): "Plant Protection and Agroecology"

Current Academic Pursuit

·      PhD Research Topic:
"Expanding and Investigating the Genetic Basis of Maize Through Introduction of Exotic Plasmas and Local Populations into Its Genome Under Climate Change Conditions"

Professional Experience

·      Assistant Researcher (2023-present) at Maize Research Institute - Knezha

Research Focus

Breeding, Genetics, and Seed Production

·      Development of high-yield maize hybrids

·      Study of genetic diversity in maize

·      Climate-resilient maize varieties

Plant Protection and Agroecology

·      Integrated pest management

·      Sustainable agricultural practices

Project Involvement

1. Selection, Variety Maintenance, and Seed Production of High-Yield Maize Hybrids

·      Duration: 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2022

·      Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Valentina Valkova

·      Role: Research on hybrid performance under various conditions

·      2. Technological Innovations in Maize Production for Grain and Silage in Northwestern Bulgaria

·      Duration: 01.01.2021 - 31.12.2023

·      Project Leader: Senior Asst. Prof. Dr. Sonia Goranovska

·      Role: Field trials and data analysis

Key Publications

·      Petrovska N., Valkova V., Yordanova Y. (2023).
*"NEW HIGH‑FAT CORN SYNTHETIC '1/2023'."*
Proceedings of International Congress on Oil and Protein Crops, EUCARPIA Oil and Protein Crops, 2‑4 November 2023, Antalya, Turkey.
ISBN: 978‑605‑73041‑9‑3, p. 126.