John Clarkson

Professor John Clarkson is a renowned academic at the University of Cambridge, holding the Professor of Engineering Design and directing the Cambridge Engineering Design Centre. He also serves as Professor of Healthcare Systems at TU Delft's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering design with healthcare systems improvement through the Cambridge Public Health initiative and NIHR Global Health Research Group on Neurotrauma in Myanmar.

• Key Research Themes: Healthcare Systems Design, Inclusive Design, Process Management, and Global Health
• Notable Projects: Engineering Better Care toolkit development, SysteMatic dementia prevention system, and traumatic brain injury care systems in Myanmar
• Academic Recognition: 2012 Doctor Honoris Causa (KU Leuven), 2018 Sir Misha Black Medal, 2023 President's Medal (Royal Academy), and 2024 CBE

His Healthcare Systems Design research has produced over 800 publications and practical toolkits like Engineering Better Care and Improving Improvement. Current work explores metaverse ethics, digital inclusion, and climate-health risk management through systemic design frameworks.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• 2024: Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for Engineering & Design
• 2023: President's Medal, Royal Academy of Engineering
• 2018: Sir Misha Black Medal for Design Innovation
• 2012: Doctor Honoris Causa, KU Leuven
• 2012: Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering

As Director of the Cambridge Engineering Design Centre since 1997, he has led over 25 major research programs integrating engineering principles with healthcare delivery systems across multiple continents.