Dr. Kamelia Petkova is a sociologist with over 17 years of experience in researching the problems of social stratification, poverty, digital and social inequalities, problems of vulnerable groups at risk (women, children, Roma, refugees), demographic imbalances, demographic challenges, ethno stratification etc. Participates in a number of national and international projects. Long-term consultant to the World Bank on the study of poverty problems and to the International Training Center in Turin ILO on evaluation of training in the state administration by applying the ROIT methodology to projects implemented by the ILO.