Communication · Journalism · AI Workflow Design

Pavlos
Zafiropoulos


Writer, editor and communications professional with an academic background in Biology and Science Communication. I like making sense of things.

New York Times BBC Horizon Europe Deutsche Welle Washington Post Kathimerini
Spiral plant pattern — science meets nature
The New York Times BBC Washington Post Deutsche Welle This American Life Horizon Europe Wall Street Journal

Featured Projects

A selection of journalism, science communication, and editorial work spanning nineteen years.


Athens waterfront redevelopment — New York Times
Journalism
The New York Times

The Long-Ignored Athens Waterfront Is Being Revived

Commissioned feature exploring ongoing efforts to upgrade the Athens Riviera, including infrastructure works, green space creation at the Faliro Delta, and redevelopment of the former Hellenikon airport site. Published in the International Real Estate section.

Feature Real Estate Urban Development
Oct 2019
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HiDALGO2 project website
Science Communication
Horizon Europe · €6M Project

HiDALGO2 — Communication & Dissemination Lead

Led all communication for this multinational HPC and AI research consortium of 8 partners across 7 countries.

HPC AI Environment
2024–2026
RefMap project website
Science Communication
Horizon Europe · €4M Project

RefMap — Communication & Dissemination Lead

Managed communication for an 11-partner consortium developing a digital analytics platform for eco-friendly flight planning. Wrote feature articles for industry press.

Aviation Environment
2024–2026
Lights Camera Economics documentary
Video
Alma Economics

Lights, Camera, Economics: Independent Film in the UK

Short documentary disseminating insights from the BFI-commissioned “Economic Review of UK Independent Film.” Official selection at Edinburgh Short Film Festival and HB Film Festival.

Documentary Film
May 2023
Drone Economics article
Journalism
Air Traffic Technology International

Drone Economics

Feature article for the industry press exploring how environmental footprint tools are transforming economics and business models of commercial aviation and innovative air mobility.

Technical Aviation
Sep 2025
Atlas of Greek-Turkish Relations
Editorial
Kathimerini

The Atlas of Greek-Turkish Relations

Lead editor for the English translation of this 130+ page atlas, ensuring accuracy on a politically sensitive topic under tight deadlines.

Translation Copy-Editing
2019–2020
Argolicorama marine cleanup project in Spetses
Project & Film
Argolic Environment Foundation

Argolicorama 2022

Spearheaded a marine waste removal initiative co-funded by Blue Marine Foundation, coordinating 16 professional fishers. Conceived and produced a 10-minute dissemination documentary.

Environment Documentary
May 2022
Pavlos Zafiropoulos
About

I am a writer and editor. I am good at understanding systems and explaining them simply.

I have written for The New York Times and Deutsche Welle, and delivered research and production for the BBC, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and This American Life, among others.

I have led communications and dissemination for Horizon Europe research consortia, run Kathimerini’s English-language travel and culture site, Greece Is, as its Digital Editor, and set up the Argolic Environment Foundation as its first Executive Director.

In 2026 I started developing Liefwork, software that renders folders and files as branches and “liefs”. The data is the same, only presented differently: nested folders become open “corals”, enabling better navigation. This in turn facilitates structuring AI memory and work. Liefwork for Obsidian has been in the community plugin directory since July; a desktop app is in build.

For clients and employers: AI-assisted editorial operations; communication, dissemination and video for research consortia; training for editors and communications teams overseeing AI-produced work. Cambridge (Natural Sciences), Imperial (MSc Science Communication). Athens; Greek and British.

Science Communication Feature Writing Editorial Leadership Video Production Strategic Communications Copy-Editing Greek–English Translation SEO & Digital Strategy
Contact

Let’s work together

I’m currently available for full-time roles and select freelance commissions in science communication, journalism, editorial leadership, and communications strategy. Based in Athens, open to remote and international opportunities.