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Tsvetelina Kaneva
BG

Research

Research, scientific work, and project participation

Research projects, collaborations, and grants connected to applied artificial intelligence, data analysis, intelligent systems, and energy technologies.

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Research overview

My research focuses on the intersection of machine learning, intelligent systems, and data-driven analysis, with particular emphasis on renewable energy systems, computer vision, and educational technologies.

Current work explores generative and predictive deep learning approaches for photovoltaic systems, electricity forecasting, synthetic time-series data generation, smart home automation, and intelligent software systems.

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Research areas

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Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Deep learning, Generative adversarial networks (GANs), Synthetic data generation, Time-series forecasting, Predictive analytics, Neural networks

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Energy Systems

Photovoltaic power forecasting, Energy consumption prediction, Renewable energy analytics, PV performance analysis, Smart monitoring systems

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Computer Vision

Object detection, Image processing, Feature extraction, Visual analytics

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IoT Systems

Intelligent IoT, Edge Computing, Data monitoring, Smart Buildings, Home Automation, AI-assisted Automation, Embedded Intelligence

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Intelligent Systems

Automated programming assessment, Information systems, Intelligent feedback systems

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Laboratories

Digital Energy Systems 4.0

I am a part of a research group, whose main goal is to develop methods for optimizing hybrid renewable energy systems in the residential sector.

Research themes

  • Optimizing energy processes across system configurations, including inverters and microinverters.
  • Studying how operating conditions such as soiling and shading affect the energy efficiency of generation sources.
  • Optimizing energy storage operation based on load profiles, geographic location, installed capacity, and energy exchange.
  • Assessing the environmental impact of systems in the residential sector.
  • Applying the Internet of Things (IoT) in energy systems.
  • Organizing, storing, and analyzing big data in digital energy systems.

Official research group page

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Projects & grants (15)

Research projects, collaborations, and grants connected to applied artificial intelligence, data analysis, intelligent systems, and energy technologies.

Ruse Research University

2022-2026 BG-RRP-2.013-0001-C01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Infrastructure Project
Funding
European Union – NextGenerationEU through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria

Participation as a researcher in the Ruse Research University initiative, funded by the European Union under the NextGenerationEU programme. The project supports the development of research capacity, innovation, and scientific excellence.

Research Infrastructure,Innovation,Higher Education,Digital Transformation,

Application of AI in Various Professional Fields: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Issues

2025 2025-FEEA-02 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

This research project explores the application of artificial intelligence across various professional domains, examining opportunities for innovation, implementation challenges, and ethical concerns related to responsible AI adoption.

Artificial Intelligence,Ethics,Professional Applications,Digital Transformation,

Artificial Intelligence for Green Understanding, Insights & Decision Empowerment (AIGUIDE)

2025-ongoing 2025-1-LT01-KA220-HED-000354784 Researcher Ongoing
Type
International Research Project
Funding
Erasmus+ KA2 Programme of the European Union

AIGUIDE is an Erasmus+ KA2 project focused on the use of artificial intelligence for green understanding, insight generation, and decision empowerment. The project supports international collaboration in higher education and promotes AI-driven approaches for sustainability, environmental awareness, and informed decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence,Green Technologies,Decision Support,Higher Education,Erasmus+,

National Scientific Programme: SMART LIVESTOCK

2021–2025 D01-62/18.03.2021 Researcher Completed
Type
National Research Programme
Funding
National Scientific Programme

The programme addresses societal challenges in livestock farming by supporting the development of new knowledge, innovative technologies, and modern practices to improve sustainability and competitiveness in the Bulgarian livestock sector.

Smart Agriculture,Livestock,Digital Agriculture,Sustainability,Intelligent Systems,

Methods and Tools for Automated Analysis, Processing, Storage, and Management of Multimedia Data and Documents

2024 24-FEEA-01 Principal Investigator Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

This project investigates methods and technologies for the automated analysis, processing, storage, and management of multimedia data and digital documents, with emphasis on intelligent information extraction and organization.

Multimedia Data,Document Analysis,Data Processing,Automation,Machine Learning,

Boosting Innovation in Education and Research of Precision Agriculture in Palestine (BENEFIT)

2020–2023 609544-EPP-1-2019-1-PS-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP Researcher Completed
Type
International Research Project
Funding
Erasmus+ KA2 Programme of the European Union

BENEFIT is an Erasmus+ project aimed at strengthening education and research capacity in precision agriculture through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

Precision Agriculture,Education,Research,Erasmus+,Innovation,

Development of Models and Simulations in Various Application Domains

2023 23-FEEA-01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

The project focuses on the development of computational models and simulation methods across different domains of application, supporting research and analysis of complex systems.

Modeling,Simulation,Computational Methods,Applied Research,

Investigation of Energy-Efficient Management of Street Lighting Systems

2023 2023-EEA-05 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

The project investigates approaches for energy-efficient control and optimization of street lighting systems, aiming to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption.

Smart Energy,Energy Efficiency,Street Lighting,Smart Cities,

Research and Optimization of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Power Supply of a Livestock Farm

2023 KP-06-N77/2 from 28.11.2023 Researcher Ongoing
Type
Research Project
Funding
Bulgarian National Science Fund, Fundamental Scientific Research Competition 2023

The project investigates and optimizes a hybrid renewable energy system for supplying a livestock farm. The research focuses on modeling, analysis, and optimization of renewable energy sources in agricultural conditions, aiming to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in livestock production.

Renewable Energy,Hybrid Systems,Livestock Farming,Energy Optimization,Sustainability,

Application and Research of Algorithms for Big Data Analysis in Various Fields of Activity

2022 22-FEEA-01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

The project explores methods and algorithms for big data analysis across different application domains, supporting data-driven decision-making and intelligent analysis.

Big Data,Data Analytics,Algorithms,Artificial Intelligence,

Intelligent Computer Systems: Research on Their Development, Application, and Management

2021 21-FEEA-01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

This project investigates intelligent computer systems, focusing on their development, practical applications, and effective management strategies.

Intelligent Systems,Computer Systems,Artificial Intelligence,System Management,

Methods and Tools for Multimedia Content Search, Analysis, and Automated Processing of Documents and Large Data Sets

2020 20-FEEA-01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

The project focuses on technologies for multimedia content retrieval, document analysis, and automated processing of large structured and unstructured data collections.

Multimedia Retrieval,Big Data,Document Analysis,Data Processing,

Integrated Environments for Collecting, Organizing, and Processing Large Volumes of Data

2019 19-FEEA-01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

The project investigates integrated environments for efficient collection, organization, and processing of large-scale datasets to support research and analytical activities.

Big Data,Data Management,Information Systems,Data Processing,

Methods for Collection, Organization, Access, Processing, and Analysis of Large Volumes of Structured and Unstructured Data

2018 2018-FEEA-01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Project
Funding
Research Fund of the University of Ruse

This research project investigates methods for collecting, organizing, accessing, processing, and analyzing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.

Structured Data,Unstructured Data,Big Data Analytics,Information Processing,

Digitalization of the Economy in a Big Data Environment (DIGD)

BG05M2OP001-1.002-0002-C01 Researcher Completed
Type
Research Infrastructure Project
Funding
Competence Centre Project

The DIGD project aims to establish a Competence Centre for the Digitalization of the Economy in a Big Data Environment. The centre provides distributed computational resources and cloud infrastructure to support scientific research, collaboration, and advanced data-driven studies across Bulgaria and internationally.

Big Data,Digital Economy,Cloud Infrastructure,Data Science,Research Infrastructure,