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.

Adrian Patej

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Historical Fencing Instructor
October 1, 2024 - Present
Runs training sessions in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), teaching techniques for fighting with a medieval longsword and rapier & dagger.
Senior Science Communicator at Łukasiewicz – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development
April 1, 2023 - Present
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 at Nanores Sp.zo.o.
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
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 at Lower Silesian Science Festival Podcast and HeHemiczny Podcast
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Produced 52 episodes featuring research stories and interviews with scientists from Wrocław-based research institutes across two Polish-language science podcast series. Reached 35,000+ listens across both podcast series.
Podcast Producer at Lower Silesian Science Festival Podcast; HeHemiczny Podcast (Polish-language)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Produced 52 podcast episodes featuring research stories and interviews with scientists from Wrocław-based research institutes across two science podcast series. Reached 35,000+ total listens across the two projects.
Chair at “Jeż” Chemistry Student Society
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led one of the University of Wrocław’s most active student societies, recognized for outstanding activity during the term as Chair. Organised the 51st National School of Chemistry (3-day conference with 83 speakers and a PLN 43,000 budget) and coordinated 11 science outreach events.

Education

MSc in Chemistry (PhD studies not completed) at University of Wroclaw | Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research PAS
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
MSc in Chemistry (PhD studies not completed) at University of Wroclaw | Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research PAS
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

The complete Instructional Designer course
January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Instructional Design for Classroom Training
January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Modern teaching tools in effective education of children, youth, and adults
January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Project Management
January 1, 2022 - July 16, 2026
Creativity, Design Thinking
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026
The Story Course – Storytelling
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026
Gamification: Motivation Psychology
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026
The complete Instructional Designer course
January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Instructional Design for Classroom Training
January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Modern teaching tools in effective education of children, youth, and adults
January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Project Management
January 1, 2022 - July 16, 2026
Creativity, Design Thinking
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026
The Story Course – Storytelling
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026
Gamification: Motivation Psychology
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026

Industry Experience

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