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Adrian Patej

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Science communicator and researcher with an MSc in Chemistry and 3+ years of experience translating complex scientific topics into engaging content for broad audiences.

About

Science communicator and researcher with an MSc in Chemistry and 3+ years of experience translating complex scientific topics into engaging content for broad audiences. Develop educational and science media formats end-to-end—from research and concept development to production and publication—working closely with scientists, research institutions, and international partners.

I combine analytical thinking, storytelling, and relationship-building to create projects at the intersection of science, education, and media. Experienced in training program design, cross-institution collaboration, and podcast production featuring interviews and research stories, with hands-on use of GenAI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 6 roles

Historical Fencing InstructorOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Runs training sessions in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), teaching techniques for fighting with a medieval longsword and rapier & dagger.

Senior Science Communicator · Łukasiewicz – PORT Polish Center for Technology DevelopmentApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Designed and delivered training programmes for 250+ employees and educators covering soft, digital, and teaching skills. Created 10 educational formats used by 23,000+ participants. Collaborated with partners in Poland and Germany on cross-border educational initiatives and networking activities, coordinating and hosting a networking conference and moderating a panel discussion. Delivered workshops on educational game design at national and international events (including Ecsite 2025 in Warsaw and SPIN 2025). Presented on science communication and creative research outreach at the 7th Polish–Saxon Innovation Day. Secured and co-managed 3 grants totaling PLN 4.2 million, and organized science festivals and field-based educational games for 2,000+ participants.

Project Engineer · Nanores Sp.zo.o.May 2022 – Mar 2023 · 11 mos

Supported R&D direction on graphene-based materials. Contributed to securing PLN 15 million in grant funding for research and development. Participated in business meetings with partners and senior leadership while supporting laboratory development.

Podcast Producer · Lower Silesian Science Festival Podcast and HeHemiczny PodcastJan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Podcast Producer · Lower Silesian Science Festival Podcast; HeHemiczny Podcast (Polish-language)Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Chair · “Jeż” Chemistry Student SocietyJan 2018 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs

Education

MSc in Chemistry (PhD studies not completed) · University of Wroclaw | Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research PAS2015 – 2022
MSc in Chemistry (PhD studies not completed) · University of Wroclaw | Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research PAS2015 – 2022

Certifications and awards· 14

The complete Instructional Designer course2026
Instructional Design for Classroom Training2026
Modern teaching tools in effective education of children, youth, and adults2026
Project Management2022 – 2026

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