Senior Research Fellow
Patient Safety and Healthcare
Tel: +44 (0)20 7590 4242
E-mail: ed.matthews@rca.ac.uk
Ed Matthews joined the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design in 2007 to lead the centre's work in design for healthcare and patient safety. His first degree was a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath, followed by a Masters in Industrial Design from the Royal College of Art. He consulted in product design and development over a broad range of industries for 10 years prior to focusing on the design and engineering of medical devices for over 20 years, including running a successful design firm. He secures, manages and supervises healthcare projects with UK Research Councils and the centre's industry partners, collaborating with academic institutions, the NHS and manufacturers. He is a Co-Investigator on a project to redesign the Neck Brace, and manages a portfolio of Ambulance design projects.
