Introduction

About Me

Hi — I am Iliya Angelov Radulov, a researcher and developer based in Europe.

I studied Physics at Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski,’ Sofia, Bulgaria, where I obtained my MSc in Radiophysics and Electronics. Since 1998, my work has evolved from electronics to materials science, with a particular interest in experimental automation.

In recent years, I have been focusing on integrating modern data science and AI tools into scientific research workflows, with the aim of extending and supporting physics-driven work rather than pursuing standalone AI or data science applications.

This page provides an overview of my projects, publications, and selected personal work.

You are welcome to connect with me via LinkedIn, or to explore my code on GitHub and Codeberg, as well as my publications on Scopus and ORCID.

Background

Résumé

Education

2005 – 2008

PhD in Condensed Matter Physics

Institute of Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Magnetic properties of rare earth manganites

1992 – 1997

MSc in Radiophysics and Electronics

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia, Bulgaria

Development of powerful HF generator for capacitive plasma discharge excitation

1987 – 1992

Translator in German

German-language Gymnasium, Lovech, Bulgaria

Experience

since 2026

Consultant

alqem.ai

Scientific consulting and research collaboration.

2021 – 2026

Senior Researcher

Fraunhofer IWKS

Work on advanced functional materials research and development.

2012 – 2021

Postdoctoral Researcher

Technical University Darmstadt / Functional materials Lab

Material science research, experimental work, project management and students supervision.

2009 – 2012

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

IESL FORTH

Research on materials with strongly correlated electronic systems.

Skills & Tools

LinuxLaTeXPython CGitSQL DockerKNIME
Portfolio

Projects

Coding, maker, and interdisciplinary work — organized by status. Filter by topic once inside.

Portfolio

Scientific Background

Portfolio

Fragments

My thoughts, opinions, and ideas — not organized. Just look inside.