Yannis Panaretos
Secondary-school student in Corfu, Greece, focused on mathematics, physics and computer science. Entering the final year of Gymnasio (equivalent to UK Year 10) in September 2026. Aiming for university studies in the sciences in the UK or US.
Achievements & Distinctions
- 🏆 1st Prize — “Aristarchos” National Astronomy Competition, Final Phase (2026) · ranked 16th nationally
- 🔭 National Physics Competition (Hellenic Physical Society) — reached the 3rd and final phase (2025–26)
- 🏎 F1 in Schools — 2nd place, North-Greece National Finals, Thessaloniki (2026), STEM engineering competition (team Gorgon)
- 🎤 TED-Ed Student Talk — “One Shot, One Choice” (in English), TED-Ed Student Conference, Thessaloniki (April 2026)
- ➗ Hellenic Mathematical Society competition distinctions (έπαινοι): “Thales” (2025), “Pythagoras” (2025), “Kostas Zervos” (2024)
- 🎖 Award of Progress (Αριστείο Προόδου) — Greek Ministry of Education excellence award (2025)
- ♟ Competitor, Panhellenic Student Chess Championships
Education
- 5th Gymnasium of Corfu (5ο Γυμνάσιο Κέρκυρας) — top of class performance: final average 19.9/20 (“Άριστα”) in 2025–26 and 19.8/20 in 2024–25, with 20/20 in Mathematics and Computer Science
- Selected — 3rd Balkan Student Summer School: “Artificial Intelligence in Science” (Balkan Physical Union / EPS-supported, Thessaloniki, August 2026) — invitation extended to national Astronomy-competition prizewinners
- Applicant — COMPOS, University of Oxford online Mathematics & Physics enrichment programme (2026–27 cycle)
Languages & Certifications
- English — Cambridge FCE (B2 First), 2025 · currently preparing for ECPE (C2) and GCSE English Language
- French — DELF A2 (2026)
- Greek — native
- In progress: GCSE Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
Programming & Projects
- Python — self-study since 2025 (problem-solving and small projects); currently preparing a short presentation on Artificial Intelligence in Science for the Balkan Summer School
- Coding projects will be published here as they mature — watch this space.
Interests
Basketball (club player, regional development-squad call-ups) · chess · piano · astronomy
Contact: yannis.panaretos@gmail.com