Patrick, currently Head of R&D at Paxman, has previously held roles in Quality, Production, and Operations within the company. His journey began in 2007 as a Technical Manager, leveraging over 30 years of engineering experience and hons degree in Maths.

Patrick initially worked on the Orbis systems which included development and regulatory pathway approvals. Patrick was responsible for securing funding through Kirklees innovation vouchers and winning a 400K Smart award in 2012, leading to a long and successful collaboration with the University of Huddersfield.

His achievements include securing Outstanding-rated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) for biological research in 2012 and design in 2015. Patrick's contributions extend to obtaining US and Japanese approvals in 2017 and 2018, respectively, solidifying Paxman's global presence.

Jonathan serves as the Lead Product Designer at Paxman and is a Medical Researcher/Medical Product Designer at the Paxman Research & Innovation Centre, the world's first Scalp cooling and research innovation centre. With over 8+ years of industrial experience and 6+ years in academia, Jonathan is currently pursuing a part-time PhD on 'Mass Customization in Cranial Anthropology for Medical Product Development.'

His master's thesis, co-funded by Paxman and Innovate UK, explored 'Additive Manufacturing in New Medical Product Development for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia,' earned Jonathan a Distinction and an 'outstanding' rating for the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) from the governing body.

Jonathan has contributed to 15+ academic outputs and holds patents, highlighting his expertise in New Medical Product Development, Design for Manufacture, Design for Additive Manufacturing, and more, with a focus on CAD using Solidworks complex surfacing.

Dr. Ünver brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Paxman, particularly in the development of innovative medical technologies. He recently transitioned from academia, where he served as Principal Fellow at the University of Huddersfield since 2014, to contribute part-time to Paxman’s latest initiative—a wearable medical cooling device designed to prevent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). This project, funded by a Smart Grant from Innovate UK, builds on his work as the academic lead during his tenure at the University of Huddersfield.

Over his distinguished career, Dr. Ünver has held positions as Lecturer, Principal, and Professor across various universities in England and Turkey. His academic and professional collaborations span disciplines including Industrial & Product Design, Engineering Design, and 3D Design. He is the author of over 120 research articles and has delivered numerous keynote presentations, acted as reviewer & editorial board member for several journals further cementing his reputation as a thought leader in his field.

Dr. Aishwarya Bandla, Regional R&D Manager at Paxman, has led the development of a wearable limb cryocompression devices to prevent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the N.1 Institute for Health, National University of Singapore (NUS), specialising in wearable technology for cancer care.

Dr. Bandla is an Insitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) senior member, serving as Chairperson of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Singapore chapter. She is also an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow and Head of Translational Core at NUS. A recipient of multiple awards, including Outstanding Mentor by the Singapore Medical Association Charity Fund, Dr. Bandla was named among Singapore's 100 Women in Tech in 2020 for her influential contributions to the tech industry.

Dipo is a multidisciplinary Industrial Designer with 6+ experience and a strong passion for technology, innovation, and creativity. With prior experience in web development, he strives to amalgamate technology with design to elevate user experiences. Dipo has also contributed to academia as a part-time lecturer in Product Design at the University of Huddersfield, mentoring students in digital and visual communication.

Dedicated to improving patients' well-being, Dipo focuses on the development of both new and existing products. He is involved in concept design, CAD, prototyping, validation, and Internet of Things (IoT). He recently completed a part-time Master's by Research (Mres) in Product Design Engineering, investigating testing methods for medical wearables levering Industry 4.0.

Dipo played a pivotal role in Paxman’s Innovate UK SMART Grant project (£506K, 2022–2024), his expertise contributes to the current SMART grant, and he supervises a KTP collaboration with the University of Leeds.

Gayathri, a medical product designer, who has completed a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) working on a project aiming to develop a preventive solution for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN), funded by Innovate UK. Leveraging academic knowledge and clinical insights, Gayathri is dedicated to designing innovative technology. Alongside her role in the project, Gayathri pursues an MA by Research in Art and Design, specialising in medical product development. With 4 years of industry experience, including work at Paxman's Research & Innovation centre, she brings valuable expertise to the project.

Ethan, a Development Engineer at Paxman, has over 5 years of industry experience, which began in production of the Paxman Scalp Cooling System (PSCS) and transitioned to the role of Service Engineer, refining his hands-on approach. Notably, he led the sustainable redesign of the PSCS cap and spearheaded the production of over 200 cryocompression systems for a major international clinical trial. Recently achieved a level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Ethan's diverse background spans mechanical engineering disciplines, including motor vehicle mechanics and camper van construction. His research interests encompass engineering, design for manufacture, additive manufacturing, and technical testing and validation. Passionate about hands-on work, Ethan brings invaluable expertise to Paxman's projects.

Jane is the R&D Project Manager, with expertise in Research Funding, Proposal Development and patient-centred research. Jane graduated with a first-class Biology degree from The University of Leeds. Jane's journey with Paxman began in 2010 through an R&D internship, going onto develop European research funding expertise. Joining Paxman's Research & Innovation Centre in 2019, Jane has coordinated impactful patient-based studies and secured highly-competitive funding for projects including eco-design and innovative manufacturing for enhanced patient access to scalp cooling (InnovateUK SMART, £500k, 2022-2024) and optimised cooling for prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (InnovateUK SMART, £375K, 2024-2026).

Riley Irving is a Product Design (BSc) student currently working as part of the research and development department at Paxman. His main areas of interest include, designing medical products that make a positive impact on people’s lives and investigating modern design technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality to see how viable they are as industrial design techniques. He also enjoys using software such as Blender and Keyshot to create digitally rendered visuals and animations to represent products.