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Professor Chris Toumazou is the Regius Professor of Engineering and Winston Wong Chair at Imperial College London’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He leads the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and founded the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. His roles include CEO of DnaNudge and Executive Chairman of DNA Electronics. He is a co-inventor of semiconductor DNA sequencing, revolutionizing genetic testing, and developed rapid diagnostic tools like the CovidNudge test for pandemic response.
- Affiliations: Cancer Technology Network, Centre for Bio-inspired Technology, Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, Circuits and Systems.
- Education: BSc, PhD, DEng (degrees not explicitly dated).
His research focuses on biomedical circuits, wearable health monitoring, and point-of-need diagnostics. He holds over 80 patents and has published 750+ papers. Notable innovations include cochlear implants, artificial pancreas systems, and smart health monitoring devices.
Awards: European Inventor Award, Royal Society Gabor Medal, IET Faraday Medal, and the first UK recipient of the UNESCO Life Sciences Prize. In 2021, he joined the US National Academy of Engineering.
- Grants & Labs: Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, employs 300+ researchers. Involved in global health initiatives and advises bodies like the Wellcome Trust and Royal Society.
Commercial Ventures: Founded DnaNudge (consumer genetics) and DNA Electronics (rapid DNA sequencing). His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing clinical impact.
