Principal Investigator (PI)

Meet the PI

Our lab is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to solving real-world problems.

Professor Dimitrios A. Lamprou

Professor Dimitrios A. Lamprou (PhD, MBA) is an internationally recognised research leader in advanced drug delivery, pharmaceutical engineering, microfluidics, bioprinting, and translational nanomedicine. His work develops next-generation technologies that bridge fundamental science with real-world healthcare applications, advancing personalised, sustainable, and precision medicine.

He is a leading authority in advanced drug delivery and biofabrication for translational healthcare. Professor Lamprou has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed publications and 500 conference abstracts, delivered over 230 invited lectures and keynote presentations at leading international institutions and conferences, and secured more than £6 million in competitive research funding.

Ranked among the world's leading researchers in his field, PubMed-based analytics place him in the top 0.01% of scholars worldwide in Printing and the top 0.07% in Microfluidics over the past decade. His contributions to pharmaceutics and biomedical engineering have also earned him inclusion in Stanford University's World Top 2% Scientists List, a distinction he has received for several consecutive years.

Professor Lamprou provides strategic leadership in translational research, innovation, international partnerships, and the development of advanced therapeutic technologies. His work spans academic, clinical, and industrial collaborations, accelerating the translation of emerging technologies into healthcare solutions with global impact.

His achievements have been recognised through numerous prestigious honours, including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Science Award, the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance Leaders Scheme Award, and the award of Doctor Honoris Causa from Semmelweis University.

Available for keynote lectures, scientific advisory roles, industry engagement and international research collaborations.

Services

The PI offers a range of services ranging from speaking roles, consultancy and mentorship.

Consultancy & Training

Providing expert-level advice.

Conference Facilitator

Support as moderator, facilitator, host and chair for conferences, round table discussions and virtual events.

Mentor coaching

Providing guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling.

Areas of Expertise

Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmaceutical Engineering & Manufacturing
AI-Enabled Pharmaceutical Technologies
Biofabrication and 3D/4D Printing
Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Systems
Nanomedicine and Biomaterials
Sustainable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Translation of Research into Healthcare Applications

What I Bring to Collaborative Projects

World-leading expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug delivery
Cross-disciplinary capabilities spanning engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare
Strong track record in international collaborative research
Access to advanced manufacturing and characterisation facilities
Extensive experience in Horizon Europe, UKRI, Innovate UK and industrial collaborations
Strong publication, dissemination and impact record

Research Interests for Future Consortia

Autonomous and Intelligent Medicines Manufacturing
Digital Twins for Pharmaceutical Development
AI-Assisted Formulation Design
Organ-on-Chip Technologies
Biofabricated Drug Delivery Systems
Personalised Medicines
Sustainable Healthcare Technologies
Advanced Therapeutic Manufacturing Platforms

Potential Roles

✅ Project Coordinator
✅ Principal Investigator
✅ Co-Investigator
✅ Work Package Leader
✅ Advisory Board Member