There is no greater happiness than making your dream come true!

My name is Zhulieta Valkova, I was born in Haskovo, but grew up and studied in Dimitrovgrad. Even when I was still in high school I knew that I wanted to study something special, interesting, and with scientific relevance. After a thorough look at the courses offered by the higher education institutions in Bulgaria, I saw that at Sofia University, a new course was launched in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy (back when it was called the Faculty of Chemistry) – Chemical Engineering and Contemporary Materials. I immediately became acquainted with the program and realized that it would be the right fit for me.

The first year of my studies was as interesting and exciting as it was busy. At the beginning of my second year, I had the opportunity to become a part of the wonder called “SCIENCE” as I became involved in the research conducted in the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, where I still work today. Thanks to the knowledge and experience I gained during my studies at Sofia University and the work in the department, I completed the MSc “Disperse Systems in Chemical Technology”, again at Sofia University, and enrolled in a PhD in collaboration with a professor from Cambridge University.

Now, 16 years later, I can only say that I am glad I made the right career choice, as it turned out to be one of the most important in my life…