Distinguishing mark of the Officer of the Academic Palms of Prof. Dr. Eng. Marin Hristov

On January 26, 2015, the Ambassador of France, Xavier Laper de Cabanes, presented the insignia of Officer of the Academic Palms to Prof. Dr. Eng. Marin Hristov from the Technical University – Sofia.

Prof. Marin Hristov is a Bulgarian scientist, former rector of the Technical University – Sofia (2011–2014). His main areas of scientific research and teaching activity are: microelectronics, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, automation of engineering work in microelectronics. He is the author of over 300 scientific publications, 20 textbooks and manuals. He has headed more than 50 research projects and has been the scientific supervisor for 14 doctoral dissertations (2 of which were defended in France).
He is a member of the scientific and professional organizations EUROPRACTICE (since 1995), IEEE (since 1996, honorary member since 1999), and the New York Academy of Sciences. From 2002 to 2010, he was chairman of the Bulgarian branch of IEEE for “Systems and Circuits” and “Integrated Systems”. Since 2006, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Science Fund.

Officer of the Order of Academic Palms. The award was established in 1808 by Napoleon for achievements in the field of education and culture. It is the highest award of France for figures in education. It is granted by decree of the Prime Minister for contribution and merits to French culture and exists in three degrees. Officer – for individuals, professors, teachers; Officer – for administrative leaders, rectors, deans of large faculties; and Commander – for high-ranking officials and politicians. The proposal is made two years in advance and goes through a long approval procedure. At the end of each year, proposals submitted by various cultural and educational institutions are reviewed. The orders are presented at a special reception at the French Embassy by the Ambassador, in the presence of the rectors of universities with Francophone departments, recipients of previous years of the Order of Academic Palms, and guests of the award ceremony.

Thank you speech by Prof. Dr. Eng. Marin Hristov