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    Konstantinos Zafeiropoulos, also known as Zafko, born in 2002 in Athens, Greece, is a researcher, performer, entrepreneur, and interdisciplinary creator. He earned his Bachelor in Informatics and Computer Engineering and his Integrated Master's in Networks and Telecommunications from the University of West Attica, alongside a Minor in Cybersecurity from Deree – The American College of Greece, graduating with a perfect GPA.

    His research focuses on machine learning, cybersecurity and wireless communications, with work presented at the Demokritos National Center for Scientific Research, the Ministry of Digital Governance, and RUDN University in Moscow. At the Smart Wireless Future Technologies (SWiFT) Lab, he has specialized in IoT and 5G security, MIMO systems, liquid antennas, and communication system design, co-authoring scientific papers and contributing to emerging wireless technologies. Alongside his research, he works in a Security Operations Center, applying cybersecurity knowledge in real-world threat monitoring, incident analysis and defensive operations.

    Konstantinos has received prestigious scholarships, including recognition from NASA, the Greek Ministry of Education, and most recently The American College of Greece for the Summer 2025 Study Abroad Program at Concordia University, Montreal. He has also expanded his intercultural perspective through Erasmus studies in Intercultural Competencies at SRH Hochschule Heidelberg.

    As an entrepreneur, Konstantinos is also the co-founder of AEGIS, a gamified cybersecurity platform designed to make cybersecurity awareness more engaging, practical and accessible. For AEGIS, he received Phase 1 funding from the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Fund at Concordia University, followed by Phase 2 Maturation funding in the summer of 2026, along with the Public’s Choice Award and the Judges Award at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Fund Demo Day at Concordia University in Montreal.

    Beyond research and entrepreneurship, Konstantinos expresses his creativity as Zafko, an artist whose music blends hip hop with electronic genres such as Drum & Bass, UK Garage, UK Dubstep, House, and Melodic Techno. Zafko has collaborated with various artists, DJs, and producers from around the world, among them BBC-featured DJ INFINULL, Rolling Stone-featured DJ and producer Mel Ody, Bllyz and Reuvel.

    His music has been featured on Spotify Editorial Playlists, including New Music Friday, and supported by radio platforms such as Stegi.Radio by Onassis Stegi in Greece and Subtle Radio in the United Kingdom. His work has also gained traction across the Athens club and festival scene, with sets and live shows at Bolivar Beach Club, WEskg, EKEI, STOA Athens and more.

    As a conservatoire-trained performer, he has studied singing and orthophony and appeared in creative hubs and theaters around the Greek capital, while collaborating with musicians and vocalists across genres. His creative journey also includes his first book publication at the age of 16, Apologos (2018), a collection of poetry and AI-driven art with his own creative direction, which was featured in the National Library of Greece.

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    Konstantinos Zafeiropoulos, also known as Zafko, born in 2002 in Athens, Greece, is a researcher, performer, and interdisciplinary creator. He earned his Bachelor in Informatics and Computer Engineering and his Integrated Master's in Networks and Telecommunications from the University of West Attica, alongside a Minor in Cybersecurity from Deree – The American College of Greece, graduating with a perfect GPA. His academic excellence has been recognized through three prestigious scholarships, including awards from NASA, the Greek Ministry of Education, and The American College of Greece for the Summer 2025 Study Abroad Program at Concordia University, Montreal. He also broadened his international perspective through Erasmus studies in Intercultural Competencies at SRH Hochschule Heidelberg.

    His research focuses on machine learning, cybersecurity, and wireless communications, with presentations at the Demokritos National Center for Scientific Research, the Ministry of Digital Governance, and RUDN University in Moscow. At the Smart Wireless Future Technologies (SWiFT) Lab, he has specialized in IoT and 5G security, MIMO systems, liquid antennas, and communication system design. He has co-authored IEEE papers and contributed to the development of emerging wireless technologies, enhancing the fields of artificial intelligence and secure communications.

    Beyond academia, Konstantinos expresses his creativity as Zafko, an artist whose music blends hip hop with electronic genres including Drum & Bass, UK Garage, UK Dubstep, House, and Melodic Techno. His artistic vision bridges science and performance, establishing him as an innovator who merges music with technology. Zafko has collaborated with international artists and producers, among them BBC-featured DJ INFINULL, Rolling Stone-featured Mel Ody, Bllyz, and Reuvel. His tracks have appeared on Spotify Editorial Playlists including New Music Friday and have been performed at clubs and festivals across Athens such as Bolivar Beach Club, WEskg, EKEI, Tyco, Quilombo, Nomads, and Dunk.

    As a conservatoire-trained performer, Zafko has studied singing and orthophony, appearing in creative hubs and theaters including the Rematia Theater and Vivliostatis, while collaborating with musicians and vocalists across diverse genres. His creative journey began with his first book publication at the age of 16, Apologos (2018), a collection of poetry and AI-driven art under his own creative direction, which was showcased at the National Library of Greece. Through his unique blend of academic rigor, artistic innovation, and international collaborations, Konstantinos Zafeiropoulos stands out as a new-generation interdisciplinary creator.

    Zafko – Konstantinos Zafeiropoulos: Greek rapper, researcher, and innovator, born in Athens in 2002. Graduate of the University of West Attica and Deree – The American College of Greece with a perfect GPA, recognized by NASA and the Greek Ministry of Education. IEEE-published in AI, cybersecurity, and wireless communications, with research at Demokritos, RUDN Moscow, and the Ministry of Digital Governance. As an artist, he fuses hip hop with electronic genres like Drum & Bass, Garage, Dubstep, and Melodic Techno, collaborating with DJs such as INFINULL, Mel Ody, Bllyz, and Reuvel. Featured on Spotify Editorial playlists and Apple Music, and performing at major Athens venues including Bolivar Beach Club, WEskg, and EKEI, his career bridges science, music, and innovation.

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