Dimitar Grozdanov Christozov

Dimitar Christozov is a Professor of Computer Science at the American University in Bulgaria, since 1993. He has more than 35 years of research and education experience in areas as computer science, applied statistics, information systems. His recent interests are in the field of business analytics and data science. He graduated Mathematics from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in 1979. He completed his Ph.D. thesis “Computer Aided Evaluation of Machine Reliability” in 1986 and D.Sc. thesis “Quantitative measures of the quality of informing” in 2009. At Central Institute of Mechanical Engineering (1979-1986) Dimitar Christozov was engaged in numerous software development projects. His major contribution was design and development of “Relia-Soft”, a software application to support research on evaluation machine reliability, for different platform widely used by Bulgarian industry. At Information Center for Technology Transfer “Informa” (1986-1993) Dr. Christozov was involved in establishing the national information network for technology transfer and lead the research in the areas of technologies assessment, integral quality measures and developing information systems in support of quality management. In these areas he was recognized as one of the leading experts in Bulgaria. At the American University in Bulgaria, he was the leading person in curriculum development of the majors of Computer Science (1993) and Information Systems (2008). In the period 2015-2017 he was appointed as the representative of Mathematics and Computer Science in the Executive Board of the Bulgarian Science Fund. Professor Christozov has more than 100 publications as separate volumes, journal papers and papers in refereed proceedings. He is a founding member and Fellow of Informing Science Institute and chair of Bulgarian Informing Science Society. For his contribution to the ISI he was awarded Zbigniew Gackowski Memorial Award for excellent and the advancement of Informing Science. He is founding member and fellow of Applied Knowledge Management Institute; founding member of the Bulgarian Statistical Society; and the Bulgarian Telework Association. He had chaired and served as member of Program and Organizing Committees of many international conferences and other scientific events.

Publications

Quantitative Measures and Warranty Coverage of the Risk of Misinforming
Quantitative Measures and Warranty Coverage of the Risk of Misinforming
Dimitar Grozdanov Christozov. © 2024. 354 pages.
The relentless flood of data has given rise to a pressing concern: the widespread issue of misinformation. In an era where being well-informed is vital, the consequences of...
Data Science is Here: Are We Ready to Benefit From the Opportunities It Provides?
Data Science is Here: Are We Ready to Benefit From the Opportunities It Provides?
Dimitar Grozdanov Christozov, Katia Rasheva-Yordanova, Stefka Toleva-Stoimenova. © 2020. 20 pages.
With the advent of big data, the search for respective data experts has become more intensive. This study aims to discuss data scientist skills and some topical issues that are...
Data Literacy: Developing Skills on Exploring Big Data Applications
Data Literacy: Developing Skills on Exploring Big Data Applications
Dimitar Christozov, Katia Rasheva-Yordanova. © 2017. 25 pages.
The article shares the authors' experiences in training bachelor-level students to explore Big Data applications in solving nowadays problems. The article discusses...
Big Data Literacy: A New Dimension of Digital Divide, Barriers in Learning via Exploring “Big Data”
Big Data Literacy: A New Dimension of Digital Divide, Barriers in Learning via Exploring “Big Data”
Dimitar Christozov, Stefka Toleva-Stoimenova. © 2016. 16 pages.
The chapter addresses the problems of digital divide in the light of learning from data in the era of accumulated, available, and accessible Big Data. The phenomenon of Big Data...
Big Data Literacy: A New Dimension of Digital Divide, Barriers in Learning via Exploring “Big Data”
Big Data Literacy: A New Dimension of Digital Divide, Barriers in Learning via Exploring “Big Data”
Dimitar Christozov, Stefka Toleva-Stoimenova. © 2015. 16 pages.
The chapter addresses the problems of digital divide in the light of learning from data in the era of accumulated, available, and accessible Big Data. The phenomenon of Big Data...
Knowledge Diffusion via Social Networks: The 21st Century Challenge
Knowledge Diffusion via Social Networks: The 21st Century Challenge
Dimitar Christozov, Stefka Toleva-Stoimenova. © 2013. 12 pages.
The paper focuses on the phenomenon of social networks and their role in the process of knowledge diffusion. Social networks define the structure of a population of individuals....
BISER
BISER
Dimitar Christozov. © 2009. 3 pages.
The Simon’s model of the decision-making process includes the phase of choosing among alternatives or options, designed for solving the given problem. Usually an option dominates...
Real Live Cases in Training Management of Information Resources During the Transition to Market Economy
Real Live Cases in Training Management of Information Resources During the Transition to Market Economy
Dimitar Christozov. © 2003. 7 pages.
In this chapter, the use of real live cases, based on students’ experience, in training for the Information Resources Management (IRM) course is discussed. IRM is a core-required...
Geochemia: Information Systems to Support Chemical Analysis in Geological Researches
Geochemia: Information Systems to Support Chemical Analysis in Geological Researches
Dimitar Christozov. © 2001. 12 pages.
In Bulgaria, mineral resources are the property of the State. The States Committee of Geology (SCG) executes control and supervision and supports geological research. The latter...
Geochemia: Information Systems to Support Chemical Analysis in Geological Researches
Geochemia: Information Systems to Support Chemical Analysis in Geological Researches
Dimitar Christozov. © 2001. 12 pages.
In Bulgaria, mineral resources are the property of the State. The States Committee of Geology (SCG) executes control and supervision and supports geological research. The latter...
Geochemia: Information Systems to Support Chemical Analysis in Geological Research
Geochemia: Information Systems to Support Chemical Analysis in Geological Research
Dimitar Christozov. © 2001. 12 pages.
In Bulgaria, mineral resources are property of the State. The State’s Committee of Geology (SCG) executes control and supervision and supports on geological researches. The last...