PhD - 1997, Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA

Thesis: "Transmission electron microscopy study of crystal growth, solid solution,
and defect formation; hollandite and synthetic tremolite."
Advisor: David R. Veblen

MA - 1994, Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA

MS -1986 Mineralogy and Geochemistry
St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Thesis: "Surface heterogeneity and real structure of molybdenite MoS₂"
Advisor: Mihail N. Maleev

BA - 1985 Geology
St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Bulgaria