HEAD OF “TECHNOLOGY OF EDUCATION” OFFICE
Monika Badeva
Phone: +359 (0) 889 73 9612
Email: monika.badeva@epubg.eu
HEAD OF PROGRAM
Prof. Ivanka Paskaleva, PhD
Email: ivanka.paskaleva@epubg.eu
Program Description
The Earthquake Engineering Master’s program is designed to enhance and deepen the qualifications of civil engineers in the critical field of anti-seismic security for buildings and facilities during the design and construction phases. Given the prevalence of active seismic activities in Bulgaria and many other countries, ensuring structures are safeguarded against this destructive natural phenomenon is of utmost importance.
The program addresses the primary requirement of investment projects – securing the health and lives of people – by implementing specific measures in the design of buildings and facilities to withstand seismic activities. Its primary goal is to train specialized professionals in the domains of geophysics and earthquake engineering. These graduates will possess the expertise to evaluate, predict, and mitigate earthquake risks effectively.
The comprehensive training in this program encompasses various areas of study, including structural analysis and design, geomechanics, and risk management. Emphasis is placed on computational mechanics, integration of construction projects, analysis of reliability and risk mitigation, monitoring the behavior of building systems, engineering informatics, and environmental aspects of seismic risk.
Expected career opportunities for graduates:
- Specialists and consulting engineers in both private and public organizations, engaging in research and academic pursuits related to seismic design.
- Designers, technologists, marketing specialists, and experts serving as technical managers, consultants, and executives in public and private companies, trade associations, and international institutions.
- Leaders in the fields of repair, reconstruction, amplification, recovery, safe operation, and technological support of building systems.
- Professionals responsible for construction quality control, actively participating in the development of codes, standards, guidelines, and consulting firms within international organizations.
- By equipping graduates with specialized knowledge and skills, the Earthquake Engineering Master's program plays a pivotal role in contributing to safer, resilient, and well-designed structures that can withstand seismic challenges effectively.
