Pavel Kerchev is a researcher at the Experimetnal  Station Zaidin (EEZ) part of the Centre of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC). A common theme throughout his scientific career has been the understanding of redox signaling mechanisms triggered upon adverse environmental conditions. Currently, he focuses on epigenetic changes and related molecular priming mechanisms during stress acclimation. He acts as project coordination of "CropPrime".

He visited IBR-CONICET, Argentina, where he tested the activity of formulations containing beta-glucans from natural products in the tobacco-TNV pathosystem. Additionally, he played an active role in proteomics data analysis and interpretation, aimed at revealing the antiviral effect of rosmarinic acid. He also contributed to planning future experiments within the framework of the project.