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Professor P. J. Clarkson serves as Professor of Healthcare Systems in the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. He also maintains a Research Associate position at the University of Cambridge (2022-2026). Previously, he was Director of the Engineering Design Center at Cambridge since 1997 and became a Full Professor there in 2004 after returning from a seven-year tenure at PA Consulting Group's Technology Division.
Clarkson's research focuses on engineering design methodologies addressing specific design challenges including healthcare design, inclusive design, process management, change management, and automotive design. His work bridges engineering principles with human-centered approaches, emphasizing accessibility and system-level thinking in design processes. His Human-Centered Design and Human Factors expertise informs his approach to creating systems that accommodate diverse user needs.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward healthcare systems design and inclusive design applications, with significant emphasis on practical implementation of design tools like the Inclusive Design Wheel. His work increasingly integrates systems thinking with healthcare improvement, as evidenced by his leadership in developing 'Engineering Better Care' - a systems approach to health and care redesign.
Scientific Awards:
- 2024: Commander of the British Empire (For services to Engineering and Design)
- 2024: Reviewer's favorite award for the paper 'Exploring indicators of system-of-systems resilience'
- 2023: President's Medal (for significant contributions to the Academy's goals)
- 2018: Sir Misha Black Medal (for distinguished services to design education worldwide)
- 2013: Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
Clarkson leads a major initiative with the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, and the Academy of Medical Sciences to develop 'Engineering Better Care' and an accompanying toolkit for 'Improving Improvement.' His work bridges academic research with practical healthcare system improvements, demonstrating significant impact beyond traditional academic boundaries.
His laboratory and team work focuses on design methodology development, particularly for healthcare applications and inclusive design. The Engineering Design Centre at Cambridge and his current work at TU Delft represent hubs for transdisciplinary research connecting engineering design with healthcare systems improvement.
