Summary
Adrian Manea is a science educator, freelance writer, and founder of Poligon Educational with over a decade of experience making advanced mathematics and STEM topics accessible to diverse learners. He holds a PhD in Mathematics and an MS in Cybersecurity, and has taught abstract algebra, geometry, calculus, data science, programming, and cryptography at university level. Adrian blends rigorous research training with creative pedagogy, integrating art, literature, and video games into curricula and popular science writing for outlets like Dilema, Școala9, and Mindcraft Stories. He runs The Gradient, a newsletter on STEM education, history and philosophy of science, and produces workshops and webinars for all ages. Comfortable at the intersection of formal theory and practical tech, he approaches programming as an educational tool rather than a career pivot. Based in Bucharest, he brings a rare combination of algebraic research depth and storytelling flair to science communication.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity, Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity at University of Bucharest
Romanian, English, French, Spanish