In 2008 she defended her Ph.D on „Models of electoral behavior in Bulgaria in a period of transition (1989 – 2007)”. Petrana’s teaching experience includes classes on “Sociology of Law” and “Election and electoral systems”. She also has strong scientific interests in the field of the Sociology of Politics and Sociology of Education. Dr. Stoykova is a board member of the Bulgarian Sociological Association. In the project she will be mainly involved in quantitative analysis young adults’ data, regional/local case studies, comparative analysis.