Aleksandra Kalcheva

Aleksandra kalcheva

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  • About me

    Project coordinator | Scientific Project Management, PhD, MBA

  • Education

    • Escuela de negocios europea de barcelona

      2020 -
      Master of business administration- mba and project management

      Define efficient business strategies that take advantage of all available resources. Develop and refine managerial skills and resource management techniques. Design, manage, implement, and monitoring different type of projects.

    • Universitat de barcelona

      2014 - 2015
      Master's degree molecular biotechnology 7.8

      Depth knowledge of the processes involved in product research and development, based on the selective and programmed modification of cellular and biomolecular processes. Strong background in the fields of Genetics, Epigenetics, Animal Biotechnology, Molecular diagnosis. Experience with animal models, several molecular methods and analysis. Diploma thesis " Behaviour and epigenetic alterations in 5XFAD, a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease".

    • Universitat politècnica de catalunya

      2017 - 2022
      Doctor of philosophy - phd polymer chemistry excellent, cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Doctoral thesis: "Nanomaterials for controlling bacterial pathogens and resistance occurrence" Engineering and production of functional coatings on indwelling medical devices, cosmetic formulations, nano/micro drug delivery systems, antimicrobial/antibiofilm strategies with reduced risk of resistance development using bio-tools, bio-processes and biomaterials.

    • University of chemical technology and metallurgy

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree biotechnological engineering 8.49

      Activities and Societies: Participation in Student and Academic councils. Tech production based on bio- catalyzed, transformation and fermentation processes in the chemical and food industries, and environmental protection, production of antibiotics, vitamins, enzymes and others. Diploma thesis " Antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria".

  • Experience

    • Unifarm

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
      Internship

      Monitoring of the technology process of manufacture of drugs. Monitoring of analysis of manufactured drugs.

    • Central laboratory for veterinary- sanitary expertise and ecology

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
      Internship

      Preparation of the samples and testing for the presence of hormones, toxins and pesticides in products of animal origin. The analysis is performed by Gas Chromatography (GS) or High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

    • Department of pharmacology and therapeutic chemistry at university of barcelona

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
      Research intern

      Performing protein and gene analysis by using molecular techniques as Western blotting, RT-PCR, Bradford assay, and others; Performing different behavioral experiments with murine models to identify the loss of memory and impaired learning skills; Discovering potential epigenetic targets for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

    • Molecular and industrial biotechnology group, universitat politècnica de catalunya

      Oct 2016 - Dec 2022

      -Engineering of advanced antibacterial and antibiofilm strategies for controlling bacterial infections and appearance of drug-resistance. -Full responsibility of R&D proposals and business feasibility reports for projects regarding innovative technologies and businesses.-Conducting analysis on team performance and coach on increasing productivity -Reviewer of scientific papers and book chapters.-Performing analysis of data and statistical analysis.-Investigator in a Spanish and 2 EU projects (CoatToSafe PID2019-104111RB-I00, AMROCE PCI2021-121926, and SYMSITES H2020- 101058426). -Business plan preparation, market analysis, and LCA and LCC analysis.-Applying agile methodology and tools.-Leading daily scrum meetings.-Participating to kick-off/regular meetings with the task leaders and partners, involved in the projects. -Preparation of reports for upper management regarding status of the projects.-Interacting efficiently with consortium collaborates, both academia and industry.-Supervisor of Ph.D., undergraduate, and graduate students, support their research and thesis preparation; technical adviser. Show less -Explore innovative and multifunctional nanostructured coatings on medical devices and contact lenses. Development of novel drug delivery nano/micro systems for biomedical and cosmetical applications to manage microbial infections. -Scale-up the functionalization processes of nano-enabled materials and production of nanoformulations in batch machines, installed in Israel. -Applying agile methodology and tools/Scrum-Strong involvement in the management of a Spanish and 2 EU projects (HybridNanoCoat MAT2015-67648-R, PROTECT H2020-720851, SKHINCAPS H2020-685909), monitoring the progress of the project, ensuring the compliance of the objectives.-The projects were recognized by The Innovation Radar of the European Commission with high-potential innovations and innovators within EU-funded research and innovation projects.-The realization of those projects has open new research directions that were followed under new innovative European and national projects at the Group of Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology (GBMI) of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.-Preparation and reviewing of scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and participation in international and national congresses.-Supervisor of Ph.D., undergraduate, and graduate students, support their research and thesis preparation. Show less

      • Senior Researcher and Project manager

        Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
      • Researcher and Project manager

        Oct 2016 - Mar 2022
    • Universitat politècnica de catalunya

      Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
      Associate professor

      -Teaching practical lessons and revising practical reports.

    • Prolab instruments ood

      Dec 2022 - Nov 2023
      Sales manager

      -Development of new markets and/or potential customers, identifying opportunities.-Being the primary contact for clients and acting as bridge between international vendors and customers to ensure the client satisfaction.-Management, maintenance and control of results of distributors at destination.-Prospecting, visiting and developing business relationships with existing customers.-Manage and coordinate core file reviews and support audits.-Anton Paar's general representative for Bulgaria and North Macedonia. -Representative of renowned manufacturers such as Ellab, Phoenix, Hamilton, ISCHI, Lauda, Adrona, Witeg, Christ, Sigma, and Kambic. Show less

    • Cleantech bulgaria

      Jan 2024 - now
      Project coordinator

      -Preparation and submission of project proposals to the horizontal programs of the European Commission, as well as to national and local grant schemes and funding mechanisms.-Management and implementation of projects, including active communication with international consortia and units of the European Commission, coordination with partners, customers and suppliers, with a view to the implementation of the activities set out in the project.-Monitor the technical and financial reporting of the projects and prepare the relevant technical reports.-Organization and participation in various events, international conferences and forums at home and abroad. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Technology and patent management for scientists

      L'institut de ciències de l'educació, universitat politècnica de catalunya
      Jul 2021
    • De la ciència al mercat

      Departament d’empresa i coneixement de la generalitat de catalunya
      Mar 2021
    • Nanotecnologia i cosmètica

      Centres científics i tecnològics de la universitat de barcelona
      Nov 2018
    • English certificate

      International english test
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Leadership and team management

      Udemy
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Introduction to data management for clinical research studies

      The global health network
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • How to conduct gcp inspections/audits at the clinical investigator site

      The global health network
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Project management

      Udemy
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Application, process know-how and operation of laboratory-, pilot- and production freeze dryers and vacuum-concentrators incl. relevant sales tools and competition

      Martin christ gefriertrocknungsanlagen gmbh
      Mar 2023
    • Ich good clinical practice e6 (r2)

      The global health network
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate