Maria Mihaylova Nisheva

Maria Mihaylova Nisheva

Professor
PhD
Vice-dean Doctoral Degree Programmes and Mobility

Computer Informatics

Email: 
marian@fmi.uni-sofia.bg
Phone: 
+359 2 8161-729
Room: 
FMI-535
Office hours: 

Monday 11: 30-12: 30
Wednesday 12: 30-13: 30

Scientific Interests

  • Computer Algebra Systems
  • Knowledge Based Systems
  • Semantic Web Technologies
  • Digital Preservation and Access to Scientific and Cultural Heritage
  • Digital Libraries

Projects

  • 1991 - 1994: TEMPUS JEP 1497 "Transfer of Knowledge-Based System Skills to Bulgaria"
  • 1994 - 1996: TEMPUS JEN 1497 "Transfer of Knowledge-Based System Skills to Bulgaria"
  • 1995 - 1998: National Science Fund Project I-502/95 "Advanced Information and Communication Technologies in Education:  Application of Artificial Intelligence Methods; Multimedia and distance Learning"
  • 1995 - 1998: National Science Fund Project I-520/95 "Development and Application of Software Packages for Computer          Algebra"
  • 1999: National Science Fund Project V Rp-I-5/99 "Representation, Processing and Exchange of Knowledge Using         Computer Algebra Systems"
  • 2000 - 2003: National Science Fund Project I-1002/2000 "Computer Algebra Tools for Mathematics Education"
  • 2003: National Science Fund Project IS-03 "Web-based Computations and Visualization"
  • 2004 - 2008: FP6 Project "Knowledge Transfer for the Digitisation of Scientific and Cultural Heritage in Bulgaria"
  • 2006 - 2010: National Science Fund Project D01-761 "Intelligent Sensor Systems for Security Enhancement"
  • 2008 - 2009: FP7 Project "SISTER - Strengthening the IST Capacity of Sofia University", WP1 leader
  • since 2009: National Science Fund Project DTK 02/54 "Information Technologies for Presentation of Bulgarian Folk Songs with Music, Text and Notes", leader of FMI team 

Publications

Scientific articles

  1. Раденски, А., М. Нишева. Развитие экспериментальной диалоговой трансформационной системы программирования. В сб. "Математическая теория и практика систем программного обеспечения", ВЦ СО АН СССР, Новосибирск, 1982, с. 88-95.
  2. Нишева, М., Т. Тонев. Основные возможности аналитико-вычислительной системы для работы с непрерывными дробями. Сборник трудов Международной конференции "Автоматизация научных исследований" (Пловдив, 1984), с. 398-404.
  3. Нишева, М. Потребителски език на аналитично-изчислителна система за работа с непрекъснати дроби. В сб. "Математика и механика и приложението им в науката и практиката", София, 1985, стр. 120-127.
  4. Nisheva, M., T. Tonev. A System for Continued Fractions Manipulation. Complex Analysis and Applications'85, Sofia, Publishing House of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1986, pp. 482-488.
  5. Нишева, М. Реализация на аналитично-изчислителна система за работа с непрекъснати дроби. В сб. "Математика и математическо образование. Доклади на XVI пролетна конференция на СМБ, Слънчев бряг, 6-9 април 1987 г.", София, Издателство на БАН, 1987, стр. 510-513.
  6. Tomov, V., M. Nisheva, T. Tonev. Computer Algebra System for Continued Fractions Manipulation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 378, Springer-Verlag, 1989, pp. 52-53.
  7. Нишева, М. Аналитично-изчислителна система за работа с непрекъснати дроби. Автореферат на дисертация за получаване на научната степен "кандидат на математическите науки", София, 1988.
  8. Спиридонова, М., М. Нишева. Аналитико-вычислительные системы: состояние и перспективы. Сборник трудов Первого научного семинара с международным участием "Проблемы и применения искусственного интеллекта - ИИ'87" (Варна, 1987), с. 184-188.
  9. Спиридонова, М., М. Нишева. Интеллектуализированные системы аналитических преобразований и их применение в научных исследованиях и проектировании. Сборник трудов Второго международного научного семинара "Теория и применение искусственного интеллекта - ИИ'89" (Созопол, 1989), с. 313-318.
  10. Нишева, М. Применение аналитико-вычислительной системы для работы с непрерывными дробями. VII семинар "Проблемы информатики и ее применения в управлении, обучении и научных исследованиях", София, Университетское издательство им. св. Климента Охридского, 1990, с. 185-190.
  11. Нишева-Павлова, М., И. Рашкова. Експериментална реализация на ядро на система за аналитични преобразования за персонален компютър. В сб. "Математика и математическо образование. Доклади на XIX пролетна конференция на СМБ, Слънчев бряг, 6-9 април 1990 г.", София, Издателство на БАН, 1990, стр. 265-268.
  12. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. Experimental Software Tool for Developing Computer Algebra Systems for Personal Computers. In: D. Shirkov, V. Rostovtsev, V. Gerdt (Eds.), Computer Algebra in Physical Research. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore, 1991, pp. 27-30.
  13. Нишева-Павлова, М. Экспериментальная интеллигентная инструментальная система аналитических вычислений на персональном компьютере. IX семинар "Проблемы информатики и ее применения в управлении, обучении и научных исследованиях", София, 1992, с. 37-39.
  14. Нишева-Павлова, М., Ц. Димова. STRINT – eкспериментална интелигентна система за символно интегриране. В сб. "Математика и математическо образование. Доклади на XXIV пролетна конференция на СМБ, Свищов, 4-7 април 1995 г.", София, 1995, стр. 443-448.
  15. Нишева-Павлова, М. Експериментална система за компютърна алгебра, основана на знания. В сб. "Математика и математическо образование. Доклади на юбилейната XXV пролетна конференция на СМБ, Казанлък, 6-9 април, 1996", София, 1996, стр. 205-208.
  16. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. A Knowledge-Based Approach to Building Computer Algebra Systems. Proceedings of JCKBSE'96 (Sozopol, 1996), pp. 222-225.
  17. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. KAM - A Knowledge-Based Tool for Developing Computer Algebra Systems. Annuaire de l’Universite de Sofia “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculte de Mathematiques et Informatique, Tome 90 (1996), Livre 2, pp. 165-176.
  18. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. Knowledge Representation and Problem Solving in the Intelligent Computer Algebra System STRAMS. Annuaire de l’Universite de Sofia “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculte de Mathematiques et Informatique, Tome 91 (1997), Livre 2, pp. 193-202.
  19. Spiridonova, M., A. Gerov, M. Nisheva-Pavlova. Some Computer Algebra Applications in Bulgaria. In: M. Grosheva, G. Efimov (Eds.), The History of Computer Algebra Applications. Moscow, 1998, pp. 7-9.
  20. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. An Intelligent Computer Algebra System and its Applicability in Mathematics Education. International Journal of Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education, Vol. 6 (1999), No. 1, pp. 3-16.
  21. Spiridonova, M., M. Nisheva-Pavlova. An Environment for Learning Mathematics Using Computer Algebra System. Summer School ALCCAL'2000 "Algebraic Combinatorics and Computer Algebra", Sofia, 2000, pp. 63-64.
  22. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. Some Approaches to the Representation and Manipulation of Mathematical Knowledge in Computer Algebra Systems. In: B. Cheshankov, M. Todorov (Eds.), Applications of Mathematics in Engineering and Economics. Heron Press, Sofia, 2001, pp. 305-310.
  23. Нишева, М., Д. Орозова, М. Маринов. Средства за програмиране в системата Mathematica. Годишник на БСУ, том 7 (2002), стр. 126-135.
  24. Нишева, М., Д. Орозова, М. Маринов. Програмиране чрез преобразуващи правила в системата Mathematica. Годишник на БСУ, том 7 (2002), стр. 136-142.
  25. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. On the Applicability of CLIPS in Building Knowledge Based Systems. In: G. Venkov, M. Marinov (Eds.), Application of Mathematics in Engineering and Economics. Bulvest 2000, Sofia, 2003, pp. 265-269.
  26. Нишева-Павлова, М. Системата Mathematica и някои възможности за нейното приложение в обучението по програмиране. Сборник доклади на Юбилейна научна сесия 2003, Факултет “Авиационен” на НВУ “В. Левски”, Долна Митрополия, 2003, том 2, стр. 17-29.
  27. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. On the Applicability of MuPAD in Learning and Teaching Mathematics. In: G. Venkov, M. Marinov (Eds.), Application of Mathematics in Engineering and Economics. Bulvest 2000, Sofia, 2004, pp. 315-320.
  28. Нишева-Павлова, М. Средства за визуализиране на базата от знания и работата на машината за извод на инструменталната среда CLIPS. В сб. "Математика и математическо образование. Доклади на Тридесет и трета пролетна конференция на СМБ, Боровец, 1-4 април, 2004", София, 2004, стр. 440-445.
  29. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. Constructive Problem Solving Using CLIPS. In: G. Venkov, M. Marinov (Eds.), Applications of Mathematics in Engineering and Economics. Softtrade, Sofia, 2005, pp. 340-343.
  30. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov. Tools for Intelligent Search in Collections of Digitized Manuscripts. In: M. Dobreva, J. Engelen (Eds.), “From Author to Reader: Challenges for the Digital Content Chain. Proceedings of the 2005 ELPUB Conference”. Peeters Publishing Leuven, 2005, pp. 145-150.
  31. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov. On the Applicability of Protege/OWL in Building Software Tools for Intelligent Search in Digitized Collections of Manuscripts. Review of the National Center for Digitization, Belgrade, ISSN 1820-0109, Vol. 9 (2006), pp. 13-17.
  32. Pavlov, P., M. Nisheva-Pavlova. Knowledge-based Search in Collections of Digitized Manuscripts: First Results. Proceedings of the 10th ICCC International Conference on Electronic Publishing (Bansko, 14-16 June 2006), FOI-COMMERCE, Sofia, 2006, pp. 27-35.
  33. M. Nisheva-Pavlova, P. Pavlov. Knowledge-Based Search in Collections of DigitizedManuscripts. In: Computer Applications in Slavic Studies, “Boyan Penev”Publishing Center, Sofia, 2006, pp. 17-26.
  34. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov. Search Engine in a Class ofAcademic Digital Libraries. In: T. Hedlund, Y. Tonta (Eds.), “Publishing in the Networked World:Transforming the Nature of Communication. 14th InternationalConference on Electronic Publishing,16-18 June 2010, Helsinki, Finland”, EditaPrima Ltd, Helsinki, 2010, ISBN 978-952-232-085-8, pp. 45-56.
  35. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. Knowledge Processing in Intelligent Sensor Systems: An Overview of Clustering Methods. In: K. Alexiev, St. Dimova, M. Nisheva (Eds.), Multisensor Signal, Image and Data Processing. ISBN 978-954-9526-44-8, Demetra Ltd, Sofia, 2007, pp. 55-62.
  36. Boytcheva, S., M. Nisheva. Semantically Enhanced Adaptive e-Learning System. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Emerging e-Learning Technologies and Applications (ICETA -2007), Slovakia, 6-8 September 2007, pp. 367-373.
  37. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov, A. Devreni-Koutsouki. Ontology-Based Access to Digitized Cultural Heritage and Archival Collections. Review of the National Center for Digitization, Belgrade, ISSN 1820-0109, Vol. 12 (2008), pp. 9-16.
  38. Zlatareva, N., M. Nisheva. Alignment of Heterogeneous Ontologies: A Practical Approach to Testing for Similarities and Discrepancies. In: D. Wilson, H. Chad Lane (Eds.), Proceedings of the Twenty-First International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society Conference (Coconut Grove, Florida. May 15–17, 2008). ISBN 978-1-57735-365-2, AAAI Press, Menlo Park, California, 2008, pp. 365–370.
  39. Gourova, E., M. Nisheva, A. Antonova. Challenges for IT Education at Sofia University. In: S. Misra et al. (Eds.), “Recent Advances in Education and Educational Technology. Proceedings of the 7th WSEAS International Conference on Education and Educational Technology (Venice, Italy, November 21-23, 2008)”. ISSN 1790-5109, ISBN 978-960-474-029-1, WSEAS Press, 2008, pp. 50–54.
  40. Nisheva, M., E. Gourova, P. Ruskov, Y. Todorova, A. Antonova. Strategic Framework for IT Education and Research at Sofia University. International Journal of Education and Information Technologies, ISSN 1109-9577, Issue 4, Volume 2 (2008), pp. 213-225.
  41. Pavlov, P., M. Nisheva-Pavlova. Some IT Aspects of Building Digital Libraries with Learning Materials. Review of the National Center for Digitization, Belgrade, ISSN 1820-0109, Vol. 13 (2008), pp. 17-21.
  42. Nisheva, M., E. Gourova, A. Antonova. ICT and entrepreneurship skills at FMI. Proceedings of International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development ICEIRD 2009 (Thessaloniki, Greece, April 24-25, 2009), pp. 213-220.
  43. Nisheva-Pavlova, M. Using Ontologies in Building Intelligent Sensor Systems. In: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Information Systems and Grid Technologies (Sofia, May 28-29, 2009), Sofia, 2009, pp. 26-32.
  44. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov. Design Principles of a Digital Library with Learning Materials. In: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Information Systems and Grid Technologies (Sofia, May 28-29, 2009), Sofia, 2009, pp. 60-66.
  45. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov. Building a Digital Library with Learning Materials. In: S. Mornati, T. Hedlund (Eds.), “Rethinking Electronic Publishing: Innovation in Communication Paradigms and Technologies. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Electronic Publishing (Milan, Italy, June 12-14, 2009)”, Edizioni Nuova Cultura – Roma, 2009, ISBN 978-88-6134-326-6, pp. 471-483.
  46. Nisheva-Pavlova, M., P. Pavlov. Search Engine in a Class of Academic Digital Libraries. In: T. Hedlund, Y. Tonta (Eds.), “Publishing in the Networked World: Transforming the Nature of Communication. 14th International Conference on Electronic Publishing, 16-18 June 2010, Helsinki, Finland”, Edita Prima Ltd, Helsinki, 2010, ISBN 978-952-232-085-8, pp. 45-56.

Books

  1. Нишева, М., Д. Шишков. Изкуствен интелект. Издателство "Интеграл", Добрич, 1995.
  2. Нишева, М., П. Павлов. Функционално програмиране на езика Scheme. София, 2004.

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