Prof. Dr. Milena Kercheva is a senior researcher at the N. Poushkarov Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnology and Plant Protection, recognized for her contributions to soil physics, agrometeorology, climate–soil interactions, and drought risk assessment. Her research integrates soil structure, water dynamics, and climate variability to support sustainable agricultural management and climate resilience. Prof. Kercheva has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications, receiving 1,595 citations with an h-index of 16 and i10-index of 25. Her highly cited work appears in leading journals such as Geoderma, Irrigation and Drainage, and Advances in Agronomy. She has collaborated extensively in international, multidisciplinary projects across Europe, contributing to improved drought preparedness, irrigation strategies, and soil conservation practices with clear societal and environmental impact.
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