Publications

SCOPUS - 47 articles, 159 citations, and h-index 7;

1. V. Tankova, V. Atanassova, V. Mihailov, A. Pirovska, Identification of Mineral Pigments on Red- and Dark-Decorated Prehistoric Pottery from Bulgaria, Minerals, 15 (8) 877 (2025)

2. V. Tankova, V. Atanassova, A. Pirovska, V. Mihailov, Combined spectroscopic approach for identification of mineral pigments in decoration of Neolithic pottery from the Western Bulgaria region, Optical and Quantum Electronics, 56 (7) 1193 (2024)

3. V. Tankova, V. Atanassova, V. Mihailov, A. Pirovska, ISpectroscopic Identification of Mineral Pigments in White Decorated Prehistoric Pottery from Bulgaria, Minerals, 14 (7) 683 (2024)

4. G. Avdeev, R. Kukeva, D. Yancheva, V. Mihailov, R. Stoyanova, B. Stamboliyska, Multi-Analytical Analysis of Decorative Color Plasters from the Thracian Tomb near Alexandrovo, Bulgaria, Minerals, 14 (4) 374 (2024)

5. V. Atanassova, V. Tankova, V. Mihailov, A. Pirovska, Spectroscopic Study of White Pigments in the Decoration of Neolithic Pottery in the Region of the Thracian Valley, Bulgaria, Minerals, 14 (2) 152 (2024)

6. P. Penkova, G. Malcheva, M. Grozeva, V. Tankova, V. Mihailov, Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy and X-ray Fluorescence Analysis of Bronze Objects from the Late Bronze Age Baley Settlement, Bulgaria, Quantum Beam Science, 7 (3) 22 (2023)

7. G. Yankov, S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, N. Nedyalkov, E. Iordanova, Damage Threshold in Ablation Regime Induced by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation on Transparent Media, Comptes Rendus De L Academie Bulgare Des Sciences, 76 (3) 343–351 (2023)

8. R. Gegova-Dzhurkova, D. Nesheva, V. Dzhurkov, V. Mihailov, E. Manolov, Z. Popovic, Modification of surface morphology and lattice order in nanocrystalline ZnO thin films prepared by spin-coating sol–gel method, Journal of Sol Gel Science and Technology, 100 (1) 55–67 (2021)

9. V. Tankova, V. Mihailov, G. Malcheva, P. Penkova, L. Leshtakov, Quantitative determination of antimony in archaeological bronze artefacts by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 1859 (1) 012026 (2021)

10. R. Gegova-Dzhurkova, D. Nesheva, V. Mihailov, P. Terziyska, E. Manolov, Effect of infrared laser irradiation on electrical conductivity and ethanol sensitivity of sol-gel ZnO thin films, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 1762 (1) 012037 (2021)

11. V. Atanassova, L. Ghervase, I. Cortea, V. Mihailov, V. Tankova, V. Nikolov, Multi-analytical approach for characterization of archaeological pottery excavated in the Early-Neolithic settlement of Chavdar, Bulgaria, Spectroscopy Letters, 54 (7) 549–559 (2021)

12. M. Georgieva, A. Stoyanova-Ivanova, S. Cherneva, V. Mihailov, A. Petkov, V. Mikli, Characterization and comparison of as received and clinically retrieved Bio-active™ orthodontic archwires, Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment, 35 (1) 1301–1311 (2021)

13. S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, Spectroscopic characteristics of hollow cathode discharge with sample introduction by laser ablation, Aip Conference Proceedings, 2075, 060006 (2019)

14. I. Ilievska, V. Petrov, V. Mihailov, V. Petrova, A. Stoyanova-Ivanova, Elemental composition and structural characteristics of as-received TriTaniumTM orthodontic archwire, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 992 (1) 012036 (2018)

15. V. Dzhurkov, D. Nesheva, Ir. Bineva, V. Mihailov, Z. Popovic, Microstructure of nanocrystalline sol gel ZnO thin films treated with infrared nanosecond pulse laser, Conference Nano 2017, 19th International Workshop on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 24 - 25 November 2017, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM), Sofia, Bulgaria (2018)

16. I. Bineva, B. Pejova, V. Mihailov, M. Danila, S. Karatodorov, Structural and morphological characterization of ternary nanocrystalline Cu-In-S thin films prepared by laser ablation, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 794 (1) 012019 (2017)

17. T. Krenek, S. Karatodorov, R. Medlin, V. Mihailov, J. Savkova, Pulsed Nd:YAG deposition of nanostructured FeS1-x containing meta-stable phases, Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 175 (1) 012022 (2017)

18. S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, M. Grozeva, Optical emission spectroscopy of combined laser ablation-hollow cathode glow discharge plasma source, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B Physics and Biophysics, book chapter pp. 519–520 (2017)

19. T. Krenek, R. Medlнn, S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, M. Pola, A. Reshak, Formation of metastable phases of ferrous sulfide via pulsed Nd:YAG laser deposition: Experimental and theoretical study, Journal of Alloys and Compounds (723) 689–697 (2017)

20. S. Karatodorov, V. Steflekova, V. Mihailov, J. Van Der Mullen, M. Grozeva, A novel device for spectrochemical analysis based on a combination of LIBS and a hollow cathode discharge, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 715 (1) 012009 (2016)

21. S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, T. Krenek, M. Grozeva, Optical emission spectroscopy of plasma produced by laser ablation of iron sulfide, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 700 (1) 012001 (2016)

22. S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, M. Grozeva, Emission characteristics of laser ablation-hollow cathode glow discharge spectral source, Open Chemistry, 13 (1) 187–192 (2015)

23. S. Karatodorov, V. Mihailov, M. Grozeva, Influence of low-pressure glow discharge on laser-induced plasma spectra, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 514 (1) 012044 (2014)

24. D. Paun, M. Cojocaru, V. Mihailov, Mathematical modeling of the influence of main carburizing thermochemical treatment parameters on the surface hardness of parts made of MSRR 6009 steel, Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry, 48 (3) (2012)

25. S. Karatodorov, V. Steflekova, V. Mihailov, M. Grozeva, A novel design of a laser-ablation hollow cathode discharge for elemental analysis, 11th Kudowa Summer School “Towards Fusion Energy”, Conference (2012)

26. R. Djulgerova, V. Mihailov, M. Todorov, T. Dohnalik, Z. Petrovic, Restoration of the pure dynamic optogalvanic signals in Ne hollow cathode discharge, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 37 (1) 159–163 (2009)

27. D. Maric, N. Koro, G. Malovic, V. Mihailov, R. Djulgerova, Hollow cathode discharges: Volt-ampere characteristics and space-time resolved structure of the discharge, Journal of Physics Conference Series (162) 012007 (2009)

28. V. Mihailov, R. Djulgerova, J. Koperski, M. Strojecki, Z. Petrovic, Krypton dynamic optogalvanic signals in 427-451 nm range for wavelength calibration, Comptes Rendus De L Academie Bulgare Des Sciences, 61 (8) 979–984 (2008)

29. M. Todorov, R. Djulgerova, V. Mihailov, J. Koperski, Procedure for Deconvolution of Time-Dependent Signals with Sinusoidal Shape, Aip Conference Proceedings, 1067 (1) 279–283 (2008)

30. A. Stoyanova-Ivanova, S. Terzieva, V. Mihailov, V. Mikli, V. Kovachev, AC magnetic susceptibility of elements in Ag sheathed BSCCO (2223) tapes with Te addition, Aip Conference Proceedings (899) 802 (2007)

31. V. Gencheva, R. Djulgerova, V. Mihailov, T. Dohnalik, Z. Petrovic, On hydrogen negative ion formation and concentration measurements in hollow cathode and positive column glow discharge, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 71 (1) 012009 (2007)

32. R. Djulgerova, L. Popova, G. Beshkov, V. Mihailov, V. Gencheva, T. Dohnalik, Investigation of modified thin SnO2 layers treated by rapid thermal annealing by means of hollow cathode spectroscopy and AFM technique, Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, 39 (15) 3267–3271 (2006)

33. R. Djulgerova, L. Popova, V. Mihailov, L. Gondek, Z. Petrovic, Depth profile analysis of surface modified SnO2 gas sensors in a hollow cathode discharge, Spectrochimica Acta Part B Atomic Spectroscopy, 59 (6) 905–908 (2004)

34. L. Popova, R. Djulgerova, G. Beshkov, V. Mihailov, L. Gondek, Z. Petrovic, SnO2 thin films for gas sensors modified by hexamethyldisilazane after rapid thermal annealing, Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, 100 (3) 352–358 (2004)

35. V. Gencheva, R. Djulgerova, V. Mihailov, A. Stoyanova-Ivanova, T. Dohnalik, Multi-component material sputtering by hollow cathode discharge, Czechoslovak Journal of Physics, 54 (SUPPL. 3) C903–C907 (2004)

36. R. Djulgerova, B. Pantchev, V. Mihailov, V. Gencheva, J. Flaga, Concentration profiles of ion exchanged optical waveguides in glass: Analysed in hollow cathode plasma, Surface and Coatings Technology, 166 (2-3) 201–205 (2003)

37. V. Gencheva, V. Mihailov, R. Djulgerova, Enhancement of H- production in hollow cathode discharge by using hydrogen and neon mixture, Spectroscopy Letters, 35 (6) 835–843 (2002)

38. V. Mihailov, V. Gencheva, R. Djulgerova, Measurement of H-concentration in (Ne + H2) hollow cathode discharge by an emission method, Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, 34 (14) 2185–2190 (2001)

39. V. Gencheva, V. Mihailov, R. Djulgerova, Hydrogen negative ion concentration in (Ne+H2) positive column glow discharge, Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering (4397) 211–215 (2001)

40. O. Ivanov, V. Mihailov, R. Djulgerova, Spectral dependencies of the surface photo-charge effect at conducting surfaces, Spectroscopy Letters, 33 (3) 393–398 (2000)