Darko Donevski

Darko Donevski is an Assistant Professor (Principal Research Fellow) at the Astrophysics Division of the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) in Warsaw, focusing on galaxy formation and evolution through observational data and simulations. He combines astrophysics with science communication and education, bridging science and society globally.

• PhD in Astrophysics and Cosmology from Aix-Marseille University, France
• Doctoral research at Laboratory of Astrophysics Marseille (LAM)
• Postdoctoral work at SISSA (Italy) and Dunlap Institute (Canada)

His research explores the formation and destruction of dust, gas, and stars in galaxies, funded by the prestigious NCN SONATA grant for the "Dusty Giants" project. He also specializes in science communication through seminars and popular science writing.

Scientific Awards

• SONATA Grant (NCN, Poland)
• OCEVU Doctoral Fellowship (France)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at SISSA (Italy)
• Visiting Fellowship at Dunlap Institute (Canada)

As a science communicator, he contributes to Elementi magazine and participates in international masterclasses on scientific communication. He volunteers at Serbia's Petnica Science Station, promoting extracurricular science education.