Matúš Kurian has been a researcher at Scio Research since August 2023. He manages a long-term project monitoring curiosity and is responsible for data analysis. He completed his doctoral studies in theoretical physics at Charles University, specialising in Hamiltonian chaos. In the past, he led STEM curriculum development at LEAF Academy in Bratislava, where he also focused on innovations in student assessment, curriculum structure, and the introduction of new subjects. His professional background includes an internship at Avast focused on human-centred security, as well as roles at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg and GJH in Bratislava.