Our AUTHORS

Our High School (11th-grade) students explore systems in a dynamic and collaborative environment, build communication skills, and develop analytical and critical thinking abilities. They create scientific content by designing website pages on scientific topics studied according to the curriculum. Their content is available and useful for everyone curious and would like to expand their scientific knowledge. 

We present to you our main content authors: 

Matteo Georgiev
My name is Matteo Krasimirov Georgiev, and I am a member of the 11th grade. My hobbies include tennis, swimming, and boxing. I have various wins in debate (with my best being 15th place on the global round) and in swimming races. In the future, I would like to study a field within the spheres of politics, philosophy, mathematics, and economics, with a focus on politics. 

Ela Papila

My name is Ela Papila. I am in my school's debate club, where I’ve competed in the World Scholar’s Cup and even qualified for the Tournament of Champions in the U.S. I also co-founded Foreign Students in Bulgaria (FSB), where I serve as vice president. I’m especially passionate about biology and hope to work in the medical field one day.  Right now, my goals are to do well on my AP Biology and Chemistry exams and continue growing both academically and personally.

George Ivanov

 I am George Ivanov. I am a dedicated student at AEA, who has won the science fair, competed at a national level regarding track and field, and has a YouTube channel along with my brothers that has thousands of subscribers. My goal is to become a mechanical, electrical, and automotive engineer, and with this knowledge, to be able to start my own business. I also dream of having my own clothing line one day. 

Izabela Azmanova

My name is Izabela, and I am in 11th grade. I truly liked working on this project, especially because it allowed me to expand my biology knowledge while doing something both entertaining and meaningful. Although the career I hope to pursue is not directly related to science, gaining new skills and understanding different subjects is always beneficial. I hope you enjoy reading my work, just as I enjoyed creating it! 

Vasilis Kiligkaridis

I’m Vasilis Kiligkaridis. I’ve won the Science fair once in 10th grade with my friends Anastasi, Philip, and Maor. Additionally, I’ve maintained a 4.0 GPA for the 4 years I’ve been in AEA. I’m also a part of the school’s debate team, which qualified for Yale twice in a row. My dream is to study economics and finance at a good university and get a good job in the financial sector. 

Angela Slavova

My name is Angie, and I am in 11th grade. I am highly motivated to have my website published in the AEA Science Journal, which is why I give my full effort in biology. I am deeply interested in architecture, and my goal is to keep improving my skills while working toward a career I am passionate about. 

Ilias Psarommatis

My name is Ilias Psarommatis, and I am a professional golfer competing internationally for the Bulgarian national team. I serve as vice president of my school, developing leadership and strategic thinking, and in my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends, and refining my golf game. I aim to study economics and explore the intersection of sports and global finance, building a career that combines academic excellence with my experience as an elite athlete.

Karolina Mihova

Hi, my name is Karolina Mihova, and I am an 11th-grade student who enjoys learning new things and challenging myself. I am interested in personal growth and developing my skills both in and outside of school. Through my school projects, I aim to become more confident, responsible, and open to new experiences. 

Antani Goranov 

My name is Antani, and I am a student athlete with a strong interest in the corporate world. I am a passionate football player, and lately, I have dedicated a significant amount of time to fitness and strength training, which has helped me build a disciplined and goal-oriented mindset. Beyond athletics, I enjoy contributing to my school community, such as when my friend Boyan and I collaborated to create the decorations for the winter play. In the future, I aim to study a business-oriented field, where I can apply the leadership and determination I’ve developed in the field and in the gym.   

Philip Kashchiev

My name is Philip Kashchiev, and my dream is to one day grow and expand my family’s real estate business. My most notable achievement to date is placing in the top 80 as a worldwide debater on an international stage at Yale University. When it comes to science, my most notable achievement is winning the 2025 science fair, as well as winning the Crowd Favourite award in previous events.

Maor Schatz

My name is Maor Schatz, and I am a member of the debate club and the basketball team at my school. I enjoy studying, especially biology, because I’m interested in how living things work. I am always motivated to learn and improve both academically and personally.

Anastasios-Marius Karagiannis

My name is Anastasi, and I am currently an 11th-grade student. I have been actively involved in scientific and school projects, including contributing to this science journal as one of the content authors, and I was among the first students to have an article published in the school’s newspaper, continuing my involvement up to today. I have won the school science fair multiple times and have served as class president for one year, as well as a member of the student council. Outside of school, I enjoy playing basketball, sketching, spending time with friends, and helping people in need while speaking up for others. In the future, I hope to study architecture so I can combine science and creativity to design spaces that make the world more beautiful.