Professor Dionysios Douroumis
Professor
Professor Dennis Douroumis obtained his BSc in Chemistry and PhD from the Department of Pharmacy at Patras University in Greece. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow (2004) at the Friedrich–Schiller University of Jena, Department of Pharmacy for the development of parenteral formulations of antiepileptic drugs (Novartis Pharma, Basel).
He also worked as a team leader (2005) in the development of nano-liposomal formulations and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by applying photodynamic therapy (Biolitec Pharma GmbH.) Following this, he worked for Phoqus Pharmaceutical plc (2005-07) as a Senior Scientist for the development of novel oral dosage form and subsequently joined the University of Greenwich, Faculty of Engineering and Science until 2025.
His research activities focus on emerging technologies including: (a) 3D printing technologies for pharmaceutical dosage forms and novel medical devices, (b) Continuous manufacturing processes for the development of medicinal products, and (c) Nanomaterial synthesis and surface modification for cancer treatment. Dennis has established several national and international collaborations with world-class colleagues/researchers including industrial funded projects and several EU/UK grants
In 2024, his published work with Dr Atabbak Tabriz, was awarded the inaugural “Molecular Pharmaceutics early career best paper award” from the journal of Molecular Pharmaceutics of the American Chemical Society. In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious award of Eminent Fellowship of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences for the excellence in the pharmaceutical sciences over a prolonged period with an emphasis on advocacy and leadership.
In 2019, he received the prestigious “AAPS Pharmaceutical Research Meritorious Manuscript Award” which recognizes outstanding contributions to original research published in three of its journals: Pharmaceutical Research, AAPS PharmSciTech, and the AAPS Journal.
In 2017, Dennis also received a prestigious award for his “Outstanding Scientific Contribution” in Pharmaceutical Processes and invited to deliver the Award Lecture, sponsored by AstraZeneca.
Research Interests
Healthcare, 3D printing, bioprinting, Continuous manufacturing, Hot Melt Extrusion, Twin-Screw granulation, , medical devices, microneedles, stents, wound healing, cocrystals/salts, solid dispersions
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and wellbeing
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry innovation and infrastructure
