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Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov

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Microbiology
Korea
2022

D-Index & Metrics

Microbiology

D-Index
69
Citations
12910
World Ranking
2110
National Ranking
22

Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov sits on this spectrum.

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55 publications 679+

This scientist: 242 publications — 63rd percentile

63% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Microbiology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 127+

This scientist: 69 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Microbiology in Korea Leader Award

Overview

Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov is affiliated with the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil and focuses their research primarily within the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences as well as Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work spans several interconnected subfields such as Food Science, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Biotechnology, and Animal Science and Zoology.

The scientist's main topics of study include Probiotics and Fermented Foods, Gut microbiota and health, Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology, Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides, Microbial Inactivation Methods, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, and Meat and Animal Product Quality.

The publication record features notable papers including:

  • Use of Bacteriocins and Bacteriocinogenic Beneficial Organisms in Food Products: Benefits, Challenges, Concerns (2022, Foods)
  • Beneficial features of pediococcus: from starter cultures and inhibitory activities to probiotic benefits (2022, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Todorov have been:

  • Wilhelm H. Holzapfel
  • Jorge Enrique Vazquez Bucheli
  • Joanna Ivy Irorita Fugaban
  • Michael L. Chikindas
  • И. Иванова

The scientist's works have been regularly published in venues such as:

  • Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
  • Foods
  • Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
  • Microorganisms
  • Beneficial Microbes

The research by Todorov is predominantly oriented towards the study and application of bacteriocins, probiotics, and beneficial microorganisms in food systems, exploring both their functional properties and safety profiles. Their interdisciplinary approach incorporates microbial biotechnology to address food safety concerns, probiotic benefits, and novel microbial metabolites.

This profile encompasses a broad scientific engagement from molecular biology techniques to applied food microbiology and biotechnology.

Best Publications

  • Novel biotechnological applications of bacteriocins: A review

    Eduardo Marcos Balciunas;Fabio Andres Castillo Martinez;Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov;Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco

  • Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from molasses produces bacteriocins active against Gram-negative bacteria

    S.D. Todorov;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Boza, a natural source of probiotic lactic acid bacteria.

    S. D. Todorov;M. Botes;Claudia Guigas;U. Schillinger

  • The antimicrobial activity of copper and copper alloys against nosocomial pathogens and Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from healthcare facilities in the Western Cape: an in-vitro study.

    S. Mehtar;I. Wiid;S.D. Todorov

  • Bacteriocins from Lactobacillus plantarum production, genetic organization and mode of action: produção, organização genética e modo de ação

    Svetoslav D. Todorov

  • Characterisation of an antiviral pediocin-like bacteriocin produced by Enterococcus faecium.

    Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov;Monica Wachsman;Elisabetta Tomé;Xavier Dousset

  • Characterization of two bacteriocins produced by Pediococcus acidilactici isolated from “Alheira”, a fermented sausage traditionally produced in Portugal

    Helena Albano;Svetoslav D. Todorov;Carol A. van Reenen;Tim Hogg

  • Characterization of bacteriocin ST8KF produced by a kefir isolate Lactobacillus plantarum ST8KF

    J.E. Powell;R.C. Witthuhn;S.D. Todorov;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Screening for bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from boza, a traditional cereal beverage from Bulgaria: Comparison of the bacteriocins

    S.D. Todorov;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Detection and characterization of a novel antibacterial substance produced by Lactobacillus plantarum ST 31 isolated from sourdough

    S Todorov;B Onno;O Sorokine;J.M Chobert

  • Pediocin ST18, an anti-listerial bacteriocin produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus ST18 isolated from boza, a traditional cereal beverage from Bulgaria

    Svetoslav D. Todorov;Leon M.T. Dicks

  • Characterization of a 3944 Da bacteriocin, produced by Enterococcus mundtii ST15, with activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

    M. De Kwaadsteniet;S.D. Todorov;H. Knoetze;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus fermentum Strains Isolated from Mozzarella Cheese: Probiotic Potential, Safety, Acidifying Kinetic Parameters and Viability under Gastrointestinal Tract Conditions

    Bruna Maria Salotti de Souza;Taís Fernanda Borgonovi;Sabrina Neves Casarotti;Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov

  • Evaluation of antimicrobial activity, probiotic properties and safety of wild strain Enterococcus faecium AQ71 isolated from Azerbaijani Motal cheese

    Aynur Ahmadova;Aynur Ahmadova;Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov;Yvan Choiset;Hanitra Rabesona

  • Bacteriocinogenic LAB from cheeses – Application in biopreservation?

    Lorenzo Favaro;Ana Lúcia Barretto Penna;Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov;Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov;Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov

  • An antibacterial and antiviral peptide produced by Enterococcus mundtii ST4V isolated from soya beans.

    Svetoslav D. Todorov;Mónica B. Wachsman;Hendriëtte Knoetze;Martina Meincken

  • Characterization of bacteriocins produced by two strains of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from Beloura and Chouriço, traditional pork products from Portugal

    S.D. Todorov;P. Ho;M. Vaz-Velho;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus plantarum AMA-K isolated from Amasi, a Zimbabwean fermented milk product and study of the adsorption of bacteriocin AMA-K to Listeria sp.

    Svetoslav D. Todorov

  • Effect of Medium Components on Bacteriocin Production by Lactobacillus Pentosus ST151BR, a Strain Isolated from Beer Produced by the Fermentation of Maize, Barley and Soy Flour

    S.D. Todorov;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Partial characterization of bacteriocin AMA-K, produced by Lactobacillus plantarum AMA-K isolated from naturally fermented milk from Zimbabwe

    S.D. Todorov;H. Nyati;M. Meincken;L.M.T. Dicks

  • Optimization of bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus plantarum ST13BR, a strain isolated from barley beer.

    Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov;Carol Ann van Reenen;Leon Milner Theodore Dicks

Frequent Co-Authors

Leon M. T. Dicks
Leon M. T. Dicks Stellenbosch University
Jean Guy LeBlanc
Jean Guy LeBlanc National Scientific and Technical Research Council
Paula Teixeira
Paula Teixeira Catholic University of Portugal
Thomas Haertlé
Thomas Haertlé INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Jean-Marc Chobert
Jean-Marc Chobert INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Wilhelm H. Holzapfel
Wilhelm H. Holzapfel Handong Global University
Xavier Dousset
Xavier Dousset Process Engineering for Environment and Food
Manuela Pintado
Manuela Pintado Catholic University of Portugal
Hikmate Abriouel
Hikmate Abriouel University of Jaén

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