Prof. Constantin Coussios OBE

Prof. Constantin Coussios OBE has had an extensive career in both academic research and industry. Prof. Constantin is currently the Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, where they lead a team of academic staff, researchers, and technicians working on translational diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Prof. Constantin also holds the position of Statutory Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Oxford, with a special focus on therapeutic devices and drug delivery.

Prof. Coussios is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of ORTHOSON Ltd, a company they established in 2016. Prof. Constantin is responsible for developing and overseeing the technological advancements of the company. In addition, they founded and served as the CTO of OrganOx Ltd, a company formed in 2008 to develop a normothermic liver perfusion device. Prof. Constantin played a crucial role in designing and guiding the development of the device through pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and obtaining the CE marking.

Prof. Coussios also served as the Founder and Director of OxSonics Limited from 2014 to 2019, where they were responsible for the overall direction and strategy of the company. Prof. Constantin held the position of Chief Technology Officer during this time as well.

Prior to their work in industry, Prof. Coussios gained experience in academia through various positions. Prof. Constantin worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cincinnati and later as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer at Boston University.

In addition to their academic and industrial positions, Prof. Coussios has served as a Non-Executive Independent Director for ConvaTec Group PLC since 2020.

Overall, Prof. Constantin Coussios OBE has a diverse range of experience in biomedical engineering, with a focus on therapeutic devices, drug delivery, and noninvasive therapies. Their work spans both academia and industry, demonstrating their expertise and leadership in the field.

Prof. Constantin Coussios OBE holds a BA, MEng, MA, and a PhD degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Prior to their studies at the University of Cambridge, they obtained a European Baccalaureate (EB) from the European School of Brussels I. No further details about the specific years of enrollment or completion of these degrees are provided.