Dr Stephen Coulson

Stephen invented the P2i technology while carrying out his Ph.D. at Durham University on ‘liquid repellent surfaces’. He was consequently employed by the UK’s Ministry of Defence within Dstl to set up a plasma capability and further scale-up the patented technology for industrial applications. In 2001, Stephen moved into project managing the UK Nuclear Biological and Chemical clothing program, but continued to exploit the plasma technology for a range of commercial applications. Stephen was the founding member of P2i when it was formed in January 2004 and has more than 20 years’ experience in advanced material sciences and plasma processing, focusing on the commercialisation of the technology as a proven, cost-effective industrial process. He is the Chief Science Officer, Founder and President of Information Security and a member of P2i’s main board.