Boris Shirov, PhD

Boris Shirov, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Boris is currently serving as the Senior Battery Testing Lab Manager at WaveTech Group, Inc. Since 2022. Prior to this role, Boris worked as an Assistant Professor and Research Scientist at the Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences from 2019 to 2022. During this time, they focused on studying the effects of external influences with modulated magnetic fields on the electrochemical processes in lead-acid batteries. Boris was also a Committee Member at the LABAT Lead-Acid Battery Conference from 2019 to 2022.

Before their tenure at the Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Boris worked at TASC Ltd. as a Project Manager for Research and Development from 2009 to 2019. Boris'sresponsibilities included managing the company's R&D Laboratory and conducting scientific and project management work on various projects, such as increasing the energy efficiency of lead-acid batteries, detecting and localizing IED & CBNR materials, and developing computer-aided systems for different applications.

Boris also gained experience in satellite communications while working at Lymes-Consulting Ltd. Boris served as a Project Manager for Satellite Communications from 2006 to 2009 and as a Satellite Communications Technician from 2004 to 2005.

Overall, Boris Shirov, PhD has a strong background in battery testing, lead-acid batteries research, project management, and satellite communications.

Boris Shirov, PhD, has a diverse educational background in the fields of engineering, electrochemistry, telecommunications, and mathematics. Boris obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering with a specialization in Electrochemistry from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, graduating in 2021. Prior to their doctoral studies, Boris earned a Master's degree in Telecommunications/Radiocommunications from the Technical University of Sofia, completing their degree in 2006. Boris also holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications from the same institution, which they earned in 2004. Additionally, Boris attended the Sofia High School of Mathematics from 1995 to 2000, focusing on Mathematics and Informatics. In terms of certifications, they obtained a certification in Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning from Coursera in December 2021.