Dr. Chris Kostov

Location

Bulgaria / Canada

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Location

Madrid, Online

Historian and International Relations Professor

- "At Schiller, the world isn’t just your classroom—it’s your case study. "

Biography

Dr. Chris Kostov is a historian and international relations scholar with a diverse academic background and an interdisciplinary focus. He holds a PhD in History and Canadian Studies from the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Dr. Kostov is an experienced educator with over 15 years of university-level teaching in subjects such as modern European history, nationalism, Cold War intelligence, and political ideologies.

At Schiller, he has played a key role in developing and delivering globally oriented courses that blend historical insight with contemporary international affairs.

Dr. Kostov is the author of several academic books and peer-reviewed articles, and he has contributed to over 30 academic conferences and research initiatives on topics including diaspora politics, state security archives, and identity formation.

He is also known for incorporating digital tools and AI-driven methodologies into his teaching and research practices.

Honors & Awards

Teaching Excellence Awards at IE University (over a dozen time at Madrid and Segovia campuses)
“Best Professor of the Year” distinction at Schiller International University in 2023
2022 Resident Scholar at the Center for Urban History in Lviv, Ukraine
Recipient of Research Scholarships from the University of Ottawa
Invited Speaker at International Conferences across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia