My name is Elia Kabanov, and I’m an award-winning science writer and data journalist based in London. I research complex topics and explain them through science writing, data visualisation, maps and interactive stories.
For more than 20 years, I’ve covered science and technology as a writer and editor, with work published by Grist, Mother Jones, Salon, HuffPost and other outlets. My work has won international awards, including an Information is Beautiful Award.
My current projects:
- Interactive work: Data visualisation, maps and interactive stories built around research and reporting.
- Deptford.org: An independent publication where I use history, maps, data and interactive formats to explore south-east London.
- Hypertextual: My newsletter about science, technology and climate.
I also work with organisations around the world on science communication, editorial projects and visual storytelling. I’ve worked with clients in 14 countries, including the UK, US, the Netherlands, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Brazil and Uzbekistan.
I’ve given hundreds of talks and lectures on science, technology and media, from Berlin and Delhi to Dhaka and Vladivostok, and moderated discussions at major science, technology and cultural events. I also appear in podcasts and other media as a science communication expert, including for the BBC and Meduza.
You can explore my writing, projects, speaking and podcast and interview appearances, or get in touch.
