Anton Petrov
Anton Petrov is a Canadian science educator behind WhatDaMath on YouTube, explaining space, physics and biology through research, simulations and plain language.
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YouTube
YouTubeOverview
- Known as
- WhatDaMath
- Born
- 1983
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Work
- Science educator and video creator
- Education
- BSc, McGill University (2006); master’s in science and math education, University of Toronto (2014)
- Teaching
- Math, science and coding teacher since 2007
- Breakout work
- ENTER THE BLACKHOLE IN 360 (2016)
- Recognition
- Asteroid (660931) Antonpetrov named in his honor in 2025
Mini bio
From the classroom.
Before building WhatDaMath into a science channel, Anton taught math, science and design in high school. His channel biography lists a science degree from McGill, research in Dr. Hojatollah Vali’s astrobiology lab and a later master’s in science and math education at the University of Toronto.
Learning in public.
An early upload from June 2013 explains blood flow through the heart. Anton wrote that he made it mainly to help himself study for the MCAT and hoped it would help someone else, too. He later shifted his teaching toward YouTube, using visuals and accessible explanations to bring scientific discoveries to a wider audience.
A trip into a black hole.
His 2016 Space Engine video lets viewers fly around and enter a simulated black hole in 360 degrees. It became his channel’s most-viewed video in Inside Créateurs’ November 2026 snapshot. His later catalogue includes the 2019 Voyager 2 explainer and frequent updates on astronomy, physics and biology.
A name in the sky.
In May 2025, the asteroid naming authority published the name (660931) Antonpetrov. Its citation recognizes his work popularizing astronomy and mathematics through social media.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026The Hidden Cells in Your Brain That Don't Belong to YouCreator and presenter
- 2019Voyager 2 Discovers Wall of Fire at Solar System's EdgeCreator and presenter
- 2016ENTER THE BLACKHOLE IN 360 - Space Engine [360 video]Creator
- 2013Circulatory path - heart regions and structureCreator and presenter
Awards
Quotes
Hello wonderful person!Anton Petrov, Patreon
The greeting that opens his public Patreon introduction to fans.
Trivia
- His early heart-anatomy video began as a study aid for the MCAT.
- On Steam, he describes himself as a teacher who thinks games can be educational.
- His 2016 black-hole video is presented in full 360 degrees.
- He says Patreon support helps him buy better video and audio equipment and support education charities.
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