Hello, I'm Efriyan Krishkov, a bilingual English-Bulgarian editor and translator with extensive experience in academic editing, scientific writing, and proofreading for publishers and government bodies across Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, the USA and beyond. I specialise in English-Bulgarian and Bulgarian-English translations, ESL editing, and fact-checking, working with leading publishing houses, research institutes, and EU-funded programs. I also participate in expert missions and TAIEX events to support knowledge exchange and international collaboration. I hold MSc degrees in Sustainable Horticulture and Agronomy, and I am a PhD candidate in Environmental Science, which keeps me closely connected to cutting-edge science and its clear communication to diverse audiences. I enjoy applying linguistic precision to science and aims to help researchers present their findings clearly to international audiences. My work spans translation, academic editing, and professional editing, alongside evaluating EU-funded proposals and contributing to international projects. I thrive in multicultural settings and value collaboration with scientists, publishers, and policymakers to advance knowledge exchange.

Efrian Krishkov

Hello, I'm Efriyan Krishkov, a bilingual English-Bulgarian editor and translator with extensive experience in academic editing, scientific writing, and proofreading for publishers and government bodies across Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, the USA and beyond. I specialise in English-Bulgarian and Bulgarian-English translations, ESL editing, and fact-checking, working with leading publishing houses, research institutes, and EU-funded programs. I also participate in expert missions and TAIEX events to support knowledge exchange and international collaboration. I hold MSc degrees in Sustainable Horticulture and Agronomy, and I am a PhD candidate in Environmental Science, which keeps me closely connected to cutting-edge science and its clear communication to diverse audiences. I enjoy applying linguistic precision to science and aims to help researchers present their findings clearly to international audiences. My work spans translation, academic editing, and professional editing, alongside evaluating EU-funded proposals and contributing to international projects. I thrive in multicultural settings and value collaboration with scientists, publishers, and policymakers to advance knowledge exchange.

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Hello, I’m Efriyan Krishkov, a bilingual English-Bulgarian editor and translator with extensive experience in academic editing, scientific writing, and proofreading for publishers and government bodies across Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, the USA and beyond. I specialise in English-Bulgarian and Bulgarian-English translations, ESL editing, and fact-checking, working with leading publishing houses, research institutes, and EU-funded programs. I also participate in expert missions and TAIEX events to support knowledge exchange and international collaboration. I hold MSc degrees in Sustainable Horticulture and Agronomy, and I am a PhD candidate in Environmental Science, which keeps me closely connected to cutting-edge science and its clear communication to diverse audiences.

I enjoy applying linguistic precision to science and aims to help researchers present their findings clearly to international audiences. My work spans translation, academic editing, and professional editing, alongside evaluating EU-funded proposals and contributing to international projects. I thrive in multicultural settings and value collaboration with scientists, publishers, and policymakers to advance knowledge exchange.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Advanced
Macedonian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Content Editor / Proofreader; Language Editor; English - Bulgarian / Bulgarian - English Translator at Independent Publishing & Translation Clients (e.g., Crimson Interactive, MedSci, Medjaden Bioscience Limited, Nova Journal Experts, Appen, Day Translations, Edusson, Livingston Research, Agricultural Academy - Bulgaria, Stanford Chemicals, Viva Labs, etc.
January 1, 2002 - Present
English ↔ Bulgarian translation; English-language editing for scientific texts; ESL editing, academic proofreading and copyediting; fact-checking; speaker at TAIEX events; collaboration with EU funds-related publishing and dissemination bodies.
EU Funds Expert / Evaluator at State Fund Agriculture - Paying Agency, Kyustendil, Bulgaria
January 1, 2002 - Present
Implementation of administrative rules and procedures for EU funds and the national budget; monitoring and control of Rural Development Programme, Direct Payments per Area, Fishery & Aquaculture, Agricultural Market Mechanisms; publicity for the Rural Development Programme; translator and speaker at TAIEX events.
Food Safety Inspector at Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Kyustendil, Bulgaria
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Control and monitoring of regulations in plant protection and trade with pesticides/fertilizers; diagnosis of plant pests and recommendations for control; information provision to producers.
Expert Lecturer / Speaker at European Commission, DG Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (TAIEX)
May 1, 1998 - January 31, 2008
Expert lecturer/speaker at TAIEX events in support of EU integration and knowledge exchange.
Expert Evaluator of Proposals at German Federal Government / Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) / DLR (as applicable)
September 1, 2016 - Present
Evaluation of proposals under the German-Turkish science and research cooperation and ERANETMED projects; thematic areas include energy, land, water, food, climate/demographic change, and related ecosystems.

Education

MSc in Sustainable Horticulture at Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh), Chania, Greece
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
MSc in Agronomy, Genetics and Biotechnology at Agricultural University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Diploma Specialized Post-University; Applied Linguistics / English at Pushkarov Institute - Sofia; Foreign Languages School
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
PhD Candidate; Environmental Science at Agricultural Academy – Bulgaria; Institute of Agriculture - Kyustendil
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Postgraduate Specialisation – Sustainable Horticulture at MAICh, Chania, Greece
October 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002

Qualifications

ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
ERA ENV Training Session
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Short-term specialized trainings (soil & leaf analyses; phytopathology; etc.)
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services