Dr. Constantin Coussios

Professor

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Biography

Professor Constantin Coussios was elected to the Statutory Chair of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford in 2011, with a special responsibility for drug delivery and therapeutic devices. He received his BA, MEng, and PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and has been part of Oxford's biomedical engineering faculty since 2004. He founded and leads the Biomedical Ultrasonics, Biotherapy and Biopharmaceuticals Laboratory (BUBBL), which has over 50 researchers based in the Botnar Research Centre. His leadership as Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering spanned from 2016 to 2025. During this period, he led the £11 million Oxford Centre for Drug Delivery Devices, aimed at improving oncological drug delivery through collaboration with the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Notable achievements include leading the first-in-human trial of ultrasound-triggered targeted drug delivery for liver tumors. He has also co-founded multiple ventures including OrganOx Ltd., which focuses on organ preservation technologies. Recognized for his contributions to medical acoustics, Coussios has received numerous awards, including the Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal and an OBE for services to biomedical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG

Head of the Biomedical Ultrasonics, Biotherapy and Biopharmaceuticals Laboratory.

Director

2016-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG

Oversaw research and development in biomedical engineering initiatives.

Awards

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Young Person’s Award for Innovation in Acoustical Engineering

2007-01-01
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R. Bruce Lindsay Award

2012-01-01
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Silver Medal

2017-01-01
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OBE

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.