Răzvan Balașov

Răzvan Balașov is the physics teacher anyone would wish to have. With an impressive academic career – a bachelor’s degree in Physics, a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics, a doctorate in Astrophysics at the Faculty of Physics at the University of Bucharest and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chile, Santiago – Răzvan is determined to pass on his passion for science to children, helping them discover the joy of understanding the world around them.

A former scientific researcher, but passionate about communication, Răzvan reoriented himself towards education, convinced that physics has an extraordinarily beautiful story to tell, but has very few storytellers who can make it accessible to everyone.

For Răzvan, science is not just about complex formulas and abstract theories, but an invitation to understand the world and our place in space. His great passion is, in fact, outer space itself – infinite, mysterious and full of questions worth exploring.

His guiding motto is simple and meaningful: “Life is like a train station. Everyone decides which train to take and when to take it.”

Since joining Wow Lab in April 2025, Răzvan has taught at all workshops, bringing with him academic expertise as well as a modern approach to science education.

He was drawn to Wow Lab by the concept of applicability and the “let’s make it look easy” approach. For Răzvan, this is not a superficial simplification, but a true art – the ability to transform complex concepts into accessible ideas, without diminishing their beauty or depth.

His vision is clear and challenging: modern science must return to basics, spark interest, and harness the natural impulse of human curiosity. He firmly believes that Wow Lab makes concrete science topics seem easy to learn, and this philosophy completely captivates him. “They keep clinging to this idea, and I love it,” he confesses.

His strengths – boundless curiosity, excellent communication and attention to detail – define his entire approach to life and education. At Wow Lab, Răzvan Balașov doesn’t just teach Physics, he reveals the secrets of the universe, one of the most captivating stories humanity can listen to. His stated goal is to inspire children to view science not as a daunting challenge, but as a fascinating adventure.