Prof. Nikolay Hinov

Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

E-mail: hinov@tu-sofia.bg

Qualifications

1999 Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.), Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

1995 Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.), Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Publications (Selected)

1. Hinov, N. (2025). Hybrid Small Modular Reactor—Renewable Systems for Smart Cities: A Simulation-Based Assessment for Clean and Resilient Urban Energy Transitions. Energies, 18(15), 3993.
2. Baeva, S., Hinov, N., & Nakov, P. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Some Methods and Algorithms for Traffic Optimization in Urban Environments Based on Maximum Flow and Deep Reinforcement Learning. Mathematics, 13(14), 2296.
3. Hinov, N., & Grigorova, T. (2025). A Comprehensive Analysis of Losses and Efficiency in a Buck ZCS Quasi-Resonant DC/DC Converter. Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications, 15(2), 34.
4. Manolov, V., Gotseva, D., & Hinov, N. (2025). Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub. Future Internet, 17(4), 153.
5. Nakov, O., Lazarova, M., & Hinov, N. (2025). Advanced Technologies and Applications in Computer Science and Engineering. Electronics, 14(4), 753.
6. Perçuku, A., Minkovska, D., & Hinov, N. (2025). Enhancing Electricity Load Forecasting with Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Technologies, 13(2), 59.
7. Hinov, N., Stanchev, P., & Vacheva, G. (2025). Analysis and Optimization of DC-DC Converters Through Sensitivity to Parametric Variations. Technologies, 13(2), 56.
8. Ujkani, B., Minkovska, D., & Hinov, N. (2024). Course success prediction and early identification of at-risk students using explainable artificial intelligence. Electronics, 13(21), 4157.
9. Hinov, N., & Gilev, B. (2024). Neural Network-Based Design of a Buck Zero-Voltage-Switching Quasi-Resonant DC–DC Converter. Mathematics, 12(21), 3305.
10. Hinov, N. (2024). Smart Energy Systems Based on Next-Generation Power Electronic Devices. Technologies, 12(6), 78.
11. Velev, B., Djudzhev, B., Dimitrov, V., & Hinov, N. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Urban Electric/Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Batteries, 10(6), 186.
12. Gilev, B., Hinov, N., & Genev, K. (2024). A MATLAB Based approach for control synthesis of DC-DC converters. International Journal on Information Technologies and Security, 16(1), 77-88.
13. Hinov, N., & Gilev, B. (2023). Comparison of Different Optimization Techniques for Model-Based Design of a Buck Zero Voltage Switching Quasi-Resonant Direct Current to Direct Current Converter. Mathematics, 11(24), 4990.
14. Hinov, N., Gocheva, P., & Gochev, V. (2023). Index Matrix-Based Modeling and Simulation of Buck Converter. Mathematics, 11(23), 4756.
15. Hinov, N., & Grigorova, T. (2023). Design considerations of multi-phase buck dc-dc converter. Applied Sciences, 13(19), 11064.
16. Hinov, N. (2023). An Innovative Design Approach for Resonant DC/AC Converters, Based on Symmetry in Their Operating Modes. Symmetry, 15(10), 1864.
17. Hinov, N., & Gilev, B. (2023). Design Consideration of ZVS Single-Ended Parallel Resonant DC-DC Converter, Based on Application of Optimization Techniques. Energies, 16(14), 5295.
18. Stanchev, P., Vacheva, G., & Hinov, N. (2023). Evaluation of voltage stability in microgrid-tied photovoltaic systems. Energies, 16(13), 4895.
19. Hinov, N., & Gilev, B. (2023). Matlab-based design consideration of series ZVS single-ended resonant DC-DC converter. Mathematics, 11(10), 2384.
20. Gilev, B., Hinov, N., & Stefanov, S. (2023). Software implementation of methods for optimal design of power electronic devices. International Journal on Information Technologies and Security, 15(2), 35-46.

Profile Details

WoS ResearcherID: O-2686-2013

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0308-4858

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