Prof. Simon Cool
- Chief Executive Officer
- SMART CRC
Simon is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the Advanced Cell Therapy Manufacturing Initiative in the School of Chemical Engineering, at the University of Queensland (UQ). Prior to his move back to UQ in 2022, he joined the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), A*STAR, Singapore as a Principal Investigator in 2003, progressing to a Research Director in 2020.
Professor Cool has 51 patents in the fields of glycosaminoglycan biochemistry, regenerative medicine, and stem cell science. With more than 150 publications, he continues fostering strong strategic collaborations nationally and internationally with academic and industry groups.