University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Full Professor

Email: toshev@chem.uni-sofia.bg

Research fields

History & Philosophy of Science

Local History & Folk Studies

Qualifications

1993  D.Sc., Application of the Omega-Potential to the Theory of Capillarity, Sofia University, Bulgaria

1975  Ph.D., Thermodynamics of Thin Liquid Films, University of Sofia, Bulgaria

1968  M.Sc.,  On the Kinetics of Holes Closing in Thin Crystal Plates, Sofia University, Bulgaria

Publications (Selected)

1. B.V. Toshev. A New Society in Bulgaria Links Hard and Soft Science with Education. Birth of the Bulgarian Society for the Chemistry Education and History and Philosophy of Chemistry (CE&HPC). HSS Newsletter, 35(3), 19 (2006).
2. B.V. Toshev. Gibbs’ Thermodynamics of Wetting. Intern. J. Mech. Eng. Educ. (Manchester) 34, 256-262 (2006);
3. B.V. Toshev. Doctors of the University of Sofia (1930-1943): Lessons from the History. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 1, 43-50 (2007).
4. B.V. Toshev. The Successful Teacher: Historical Review with Some Practical Recommendations. Chemistry, 16. 473-481 (2007).
5. B.V. Toshev. The School Subject ‘Chemistry and Gas Defence’ and Its Modern Projections. Chemistry, 16, 519-533 (2007).
6. B.V. Toshev. Macrostability and Microinstabilities in the Scientific Process. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 2, 5-12 (2008).
7. B.V. Toshev. Modern Trends in the Science of Education. Chemistry, 17, 171-180 (2008).
8. B.V. Toshev. Axioms of Higher Education. Chemistry, 17, 331-338 (2008).
9. B.V. Toshev. The Project Method in Education,  Chemistry, 18, 243-249 (2009).
10. B.V. Toshev. Teachers, Mentors, Researchers, Popularizers, Publicists and Their Publications on Educational Topics. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 3, 5-23 (2009).
11. B.V. Toshev. School and Schooling in the Kingdom of Bulgaria: Photoarchives – Part 2 (Education in Urban Areas). Chemistry, 18, E119-E130 (2009).
12. B.V. Toshev. Academic Journals: Their Role and Peculiarities. Advanced Materials & Operations J., 1, 45-50 (2009).
13. B.V. Toshev.The Bulgarian Teacher in the Past and Present. Chemistry, 18, 323-332 (2009).
14. B.V. Toshev. The Meteorite of Belogradchik.Venets, 1, 42-55 (2010).
15. Z. Peteva, B.V. Toshev. History of Chemistry and Its Place in the School Chemistry. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 4, 48-61 (2010).
16. Z. Peteva, V. Filipova, B.V. Toshev. Home, Family, School: On the Pupils’ Aloofness from Their School. Chemistry, 20, 23-42 (2011).
17. B.V. Toshev. Status and Problems of the Bulgarian Science Fund (1990-2011)]. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 5, 76-93 (2011).
18. B.V. Toshev. The University Idea and Possibilities for Its Realization]. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 5, 385-415 (2011).
19. B.V. Toshev. Bulgarian Contribution to World Science and Main Criteria for Assessing the Achievements of Scientists. Bulgarian J. Science & Education Policy, 5, 137-162 (2011).
20. B.V. Toshev, Z. Peteva. Avoiding Misunderstandings in School Teaching by Acquainting with Historical Texts: Mass Action Law. Chemistry, 20, 266-276 (2011).
21. B.V. Toshev. The Alchemy in Ambix (1937-1956) – Illustrated Bibliography. Chemistry, 20, 419-442 (2011).
22. B.V. Toshev. The International Year of Chemistry 2011 in Postage Stamps. Chemistry 21, 177-201 (2012)
23. B.V. Toshev. More Words about the Meteorite of Belogradchik. Venets, 3, 69-80 (2012).
24. B.V. Toshev. Conceptual Scheme of the School Course in Chemistry: Macroscopic Approach. Chemistry, 21, 669-683 (2012).

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