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Mariya Peneva holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics, an MSc in Finance, and a PhD in Quantitative Methods for Agribusiness from the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Bulgaria. She is an Associate Professor at UNWE, where she teaches Quantitative Methods, Agricultural Economics, and Rural Development (blogs.unwe.bg/mpeneva). Her research focuses on agricultural structural change, farm resilience, food systems, and sustainable rural development, with particular interest in the interactions between agriculture, ecosystems, innovation, and public policy. She has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications indexed in major scientific databases and has extensive experience in coordinating and participating in national and European research projects, as well as consultancy assignments. At UNWE, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journals Research Papers and Yearbook, leads research projects, and contributes to the university's international research and academic partnerships. Her international academic experience includes visiting lectureships, research collaborations, and professional training across Europe through programmes such as CEEPUS and Erasmus+.