Dr Ollie Cotsaftis
Dr Olivier Cotsaftis (PhD, MBA) is a post-disciplinary designer with a research focus on socio-ecological innovation in more-than-human heterotopias. At RMIT University School of Design, he has a keen interest in next-gen biopolymers and their application in biophilic architecture and design to create low-carbon, circular, and regenerative environments. Before joining RMIT, Ollie spent 10 years in industry, working with start-ups, not-for-profits, governments, and blue-chip companies. He was a design lead at Fjord Design and Innovation, the founder and creative director of future ensemble studio, and most recently joined the editorial board of Research Methods: Biotechnology Design (Cambridge Press, UK).