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.
