Science · Journalism · Communications

Pavlos
Zafiropoulos


Science journalist and communications strategist with an academic background in Biology and Science Communication. Over fifteen years experience translating complex topics and research into narratives that resonate.

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 fifteen 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, surpassing all target KPIs.

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, surpassed all KPIs.

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.

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 330+ 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

The story behind the work

I’ve spent over fifteen years finding the right words for complex ideas. Whether that’s a feature in the New York Times, communicating complex research for a Horizon Europe-funded consortium, or producing a documentary for the Edinburgh Short Film Festival, the challenge is the same: make it clear, make it compelling, make it matter.

My academic background in Biology (University of Cambridge) and Science Communication (Imperial College London) gave me the analytical rigour. A native English speaker living and working in Greece, my years in the field — from environmental broadcast journalism with SKAI TV in Athens to freelancing for the BBC, Deutsche Welle, and the Washington Post — taught me speed, accuracy, and editorial judgement under pressure.

Most recently, I’ve led communication and dissemination for three Horizon Europe research consortia, translating cutting-edge research on AI, high-performance computing, and sustainable aviation into public-facing content that surpassed all project KPIs. Before that I directed communications at Alma Economics, ran an environmental foundation, and served as Digital Editor for one of Greece’s premier English-language publications.

I’m currently seeking my next role in science communication, editorial leadership, or communications strategy. If you have a message that needs to land, let’s talk.

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.