Experience

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  Bbc knowledge

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Media representative

  I was a media representative of BBC Knowledge Bulgaria at the Starmus festival of 2016. I researched all the topics and got first-hand information from all the speakers and delegates. I then wrote an article for BBC Knowledge Bulgaria covering the event. The article was oriented at popularizing the festival and presenting science in an attractive way for a wide variety of audiences.

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  European student parliament

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Ambassador

  I was voted for by my teammates in the local student parliament in Sofia (Bulgaria) to represent team “The Human Brain” in Manchester (UK) along with other selected delegates from all over the EU. Teamwork was of essence and I greatly enjoy teambuilding activities and brainstorming new and different ideas. I met with working neuroscientists and together with them selected the most relevant political problems in the area. I then had to come up with innovative resolutions, which I presented at Manchester City Council in front of all the other teams of delegates and members of the EU Parliament. I greatly enjoy learning about the current problems in neuroscience and found it thrilling to have to debate other delegates and defend our case. Show less

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  Sofia science festival

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Presenter

  British Council Bulgaria asked me to be a presenter at the Sofia Science Festival in 2016. I represented a new National Geographic series. I immensely enjoyed public speaking and learning how to communicate to a wide audience.

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  The world scholar's cup

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Scholar

  I formed a team to compete in World Scholars Cup of 2016 in Sofia, where we ended up winning one of the top 5 spots and a place to compete in the Global version of the event. We started an online fundraising page to subsidize our air tickets and accommodation.

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  University of patras

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Presenter

  I represented the University of Birmingham at the International Conference on Educational Research titled “Confronting Contemporary Educational Challenges through Research” held in 2017 in Patras, Greece. My presentation was titled “Equality Versus Equity - Helping Public Education Further Develop Talent”. That experience greatly strengthened my presentation and argumentative skills.

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  University of birmingham

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Ambassador

  I was a Cultural ambassador for the Diwali Celebration as the University of Birmingham as part of the Cultural Calendar. As an ambassador I was responsible for engaging students with activities and social media opportunities across campus. This improved my interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and visitors, as well as using social media to communicate, organizing events and public speaking.

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  University of birmingham

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  Fundraiser

  I worked as a student fundraiser for the University of Birmingham. In this role, I was campaigning by contacting university alumni and supporters over the phone to share university news and receive feedback on events and publications, and to ask them to support the university with a charitable gift. The job required me to know different scientific projects and speak to a wide range of people and adapt quickly to different situations. This developed my communication skills, including listening and negotiation skills, and my ability to explain scientific concepts concisely, speak enthusiastically about various projects and tactically seek financial support. Show less

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  Institute of psychiatry, psychology & neuroscience

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  During the time that I worked on my Master's project, I got the opportunity to spend time at the Sleep and Brain Plasticity Centre at Guy's Hospital and the IoPPN. My project involved interpreting the EEG data of patients from the sleep disorders centre at Guy's Hospital, so I was trained in EEG interpretation. I learned how to interpret EEG (and supporting PSG markers) according to the AASM manual, in order to accurately score EEG data into sleep stages. My project employed an EEG scoring system, which focused on the sleep onset period, so I was additionally trained in scoring data on smaller epochs using a method specifically designed for the sleep onset period. I can therefore say that I am well adept at scoring and interpreting sleep EEG data. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Project Placement

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Guy's and st thomas'​ nhs foundation trust

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

  Clinical observership

  As part of my Master’s degree at King’s College London I completed a clinical observership at the sleep disorders centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust. I chose to do my observership at the sleep disorder centre, because it was directly linked to my dissertation topic about sleep disorders. I got practical experience of clinical assessment and management. I got to observe how the doctors dealt with sensitive and difficult situations with clients and I also had the opportunity to discuss sleep science in depth with the doctors and learn more about the latest trends and theories in sleep science and medicine. Show less

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  Beautiful science foundation

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

  Presenter

  I spoke at the Varna Science Festival - the presentation was an immersive experience called "The Mirror Trap". I explained the neuroscience behind the illusions that take place during the experience - some of the topics I covered included the strange-face in the mirror illusion, perceptual distortions, pareidolia, hallucinations and the Shepard tone illusion.