About Us
OSSTEC is a London based start-up at Imperial College London. We have brought together a team from a variety of backgrounds, balancing technical and market expertise with a blend of ambitious drive and expertise gained through years of experience in medical devices.
To achieve our goal of providing a knee implant that improves the lives of millions of people, we are working to bring our device from lab to the operating room, used in hospitals worldwide.
The Team
Meet the OSSTEC team
OSSTEC's team combines engineers, surgeons and commercial expertise. We have decades of experience in developing and commercialising technologies at the forefront of science and bringing innovation from the ideation phase to life changing medical solutions.
As OSSTEC's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Max's role focuses on company vision, strategy and growing OSSTEC's team.
Prior to founding OSSTEC, Max worked with OSSTEC's founding team to research and develop OSSTEC's underlying technology; biomimetic 3D printed structures for orthopaedics.
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JJ is the Chief Technical Officer at OSSTEC where he is responsible for technology strategy, new product developemt, R&D and risk management. He was previously a R&D Engineer at Finsbury Orthopaedics and Founder/Director of Additive Instruments.
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Alex is the Chief Medical Officer at OSSTEC where he leads on clinical design, ensuring that OSSTEC's products are designed with patient needs and surgeon usability at their heart. Alex is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, internationally renowned for his expertise in partial knee replacement, and a leading researcher in orthopaedics.
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As Chair at OSSTEC, Dominique brings to the Board her experience as a non-executive director, life sciences company founder, angel investor and venture mentor, along with practical understanding of product and business development in the medtech sector
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As Principal Engineer, Arron's main role is the design & development of the surgical instrumentation and implants. Arron brings over 10 years' experience working as an engineer in various fields of medical devices to the company, including experience of the orthopaedic industry from his time at Depuy Synthes.
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Jennifer brings expertise from her computational PhD focused on bone health and partial knee replacements to her role as a Senior R&D Engineer at OSSTEC. Within the company, she is involved with the testing of the implant to ensure its safety, function and stiffness-matching ability, as well as lending her broad knowledge of the orthopaedic scientific literature to aid in design and development.
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Frederik joined as the first employee of OSSTEC after completion of his Masters of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, where he worked on designing the first tibial implants for the company in his final year project. Working as a Senior R&D Engineer at OSSTEC, he is mainly focused on designing OSSTEC's femoral and tibial implants.
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As a Senior R&D Engineer, Hana's main role is the design and development of the surgical instrumentation. Bringing experience from industry and research, Hana was previously an R&D Engineer with DePuy Synthes, and specialised in early-stage medical devices as a Researcher at Imperial College London.
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As the Regulatory and Quality Lead, Jess is pivotal in securing OSSTEC's market access, expertly navigating submissions and audits. She is responsible for regulatory compliance and oversees the quality management system. Jess brings 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance and quality assurance for medical devices.
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Initially joining OSSTEC as a Test Engineer, Colin's role as an Engineering Lead is the design and physical testing of implants and surgical instruments. Graduating from the University of Bath with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and bringing industry experience, Colin will be using physical testing to inform design decisions and validate devices.
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Colin Dudrey-Harvey
Engineering Lead
As an R&D Engineer, Pallavi's primary focus is on the fit of the femoral implant and the design of associated surgical instrumentation. She previously worked at Cambridge Medical Robotics on novel electrosurgery instruments, following her work on the femoral component of the implant for her Master's in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London.
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Pallavi Ojha
Engineering Lead
Dr. Chloe Scott is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip surgery, including complex knee replacements, partial knee replacements, revision surgeries, and robot-assisted MAKO procedures. Based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, she is also an active researcher, awarded the Hunter-Doig Medal for surgical excellence.
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Chloe Scott, MD
Clinical Advisory Board - Design Surgeon
Dr. Thomas Aleto, a St. Louis native, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He trained at the University of Missouri and completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction. A respected educator, he teaches nationally and internationally, focusing on partial knee replacement, rapid recovery, and outpatient arthroplasty.
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Thomas Aleto, MD
Clinical Advisory Board - Design Surgeon
Dr. Vigdorchik is a national expert in knee surgery, specializing in knee replacement, knee preservation, and revision surgeries. He uses advanced techniques like robotic-assisted surgery and customized 3D surgical plans to ensure optimal outcomes and fast recovery. His focus is on improving knee function and quality of life for active patients.
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Jonathan Vigdorchik, MD
Clinical Advisory Board - Design Surgeon
Dr. Fricka, a graduate of Harvard University and George Washington University, was one of the first surgeons at Inova to perform outpatient partial knee replacements. He specializes in minimally invasive knee and hip replacement, as well as complex revision surgeries. Dr. Fricka is also involved with Operation Walk Virginia.
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Kevin Fricka, MD
Clinical Advisory Board - Design Surgeon
Dr. Andrew D. Pearle, Chief Emeritus of Sports Medicine at HSS, specializes in arthroscopic and robotic surgery for the shoulder, knee, and ankle. He pioneered computer-assisted surgery in orthopedics and has performed more robotic procedures than any U.S. surgeon. Dr. Pearle also serves as an Associate Team Physician for the New York Mets.
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Andrew Pearle, MD
Clinical Advisory Board - Faculty Surgeon
Dr. John W. Barrington, a California native, specializes in hip and knee reconstructive surgery with a focus on less invasive techniques. He trained at UC Davis, UNC, and Harvard-Massachusetts General. Dr. Barrington is a leading educator in partial knee replacements and co-director of the Joint Replacement Center at Baylor Scott & White Frisco.
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John Barrington, MD
Clinical Advisory Board - Faculty Surgeon
Ruben advises OSSTEC on commercial partnerships as well as aspects of device development. His experience from his own successful partnership and exit to one of the 'big-4' orthopaedic companies gives Ruben a unique perspective to advise on OSSTEC's ambitious journey.
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Dr. Ruben Doyle
Advisor
Shaaz advises OSSTEC on all things additive manufacturing, with over 10 years experience in the field of AM and orthopaedics. He was previously head of additive manufacturing development at Stanmore Implants and was Founder, Director and CTO of Additive Instruments.
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Dr. Shaaz Ghouse
Advisor
Our Story
From Vision to Reality
From our 2013 roots researching 3D structures at Imperial College London to our evolving team and patent portfolio in 2023, OSSTEC's journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation in biomimetic structures.
Funding
Milestones
2025
2013
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Grant funding to begin research on biomimetic 3D printed structures at Imperial College London's Biomechanics group
2018
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Award winning research on bone structure and 3D printed biomimetic implants
2019
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First animal studies showing benefits of OSSTEC's 3D printing technology
2022
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First proof of concept in human cadaveric studies
2022
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£800k Innovate UK Grant and first 2 employees join OSSTEC
2023
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£1.2M oversubscribed seed round (VCs & subject experts)
2023
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OSSTEC's team grows to 7 employees
2023
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Expanded robust IP portfolio
2024
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Expanded clinical advisory board with global thought leaders.
2024
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Succesfully completed surgical usability labs with our latest implants and surgical instruments, refining our innovation for real-world needs.
2025
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Closed investment round to fund regulatory approval and market launch
2025
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Expanded OSSTEC team to 9 people
Publications
Research at OSSTEC
Years of groundbreaking research at Imperial College London led to the development of the technology driving OSSTEC. Further research studies support the development of the innovative implants we have designed. Explore our publications below.
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