Our Team

Dr Fenu completed his PhD at the University of Glasgow on ‘Investigation of piezoelectric materials for ultrasonic surgery’ which focused on doped piezocrystals and lead-free piezoceramics for high-power, low-frequency ultrasonic applications.

During the final year of his PhD, Dr Fenu joined the programme grant ‘Ultrasurge, Surgery enabled by Ultrasonics’ where he worked on miniaturised ultrasonic surgical tools for integration with robotics. In December 2021 Dr Fenu founded Nami Surgical Ltd. and he leads Nami’s activities as CEO. Dr Fenu is the key named inventor in the patent at the core of Nami Surgical technology.

During this period she was rewarded with the receipt of the R.W.B Stephens prize by Elsevier at the International Conference of Ultrasonics (ICU) and Dr Alan Stirling Brown Prize for her PhD thesis.

After 3 years as a lead post-doctorate researcher within the Centre for Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics, Dr Cleary was a key member of the cohort who founded Nami Surgical Ltd. She leads Nami’s technical and regulatory activities as CTO.

While pursuing his studies, Alexandr demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by successfully building a manufacturing start-up from the ground up.

Upon joining Nami, Alexandr quickly made an impact by implementing innovative technology and rapidly accelerating the company’s product development process. With a unique blend of multidisciplinary expertise, including AI computing technologies, product design, and manufacturing, Alexandr consistently delivers exceptional solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Thanks to his unwavering commitment to excellence and his innovative approach to problem-solving, Alexandr has become a driving force in our team. He serves as an inspiration to others, demonstrating what is possible when passion and expertise are combined.

He completed his PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Glasgow in 2023, where his research focused on developing integrated circuits and systems for microultrasound capsule endoscopy.

At Nami Surgical, Bartas is involved in the end-to-end process of electronics development for surgical ultrasound equipment, including all phases from early prototyping and design to comprehensive testing and product finalization. With his specialization in analog electronics and extensive experience in mixed-signal system design, Bartas brings a wealth of expertise that is instrumental in advancing Nami Surgical’s innovative ultrasound solutions.

Bartas also maintains a postgraduate research affiliation with the University of Edinburgh, where he works on integrated circuit design projects. The synergy between his academic research and industry work allows him to infuse Nami Surgical’s projects with state-of-the-art concepts in ultrasound and electronics, accelerating the company’s technological advancements.

 These include highly regulated industries for the design of innovative Medical Devices, Medical Device Test Systems, Safety Monitoring Systems for Potentially Explosive Environments and also Consumer Electronics.

This work has necessitated strict adherence to international product safety and performance and quality standards, both of which require an eye for detail.  I have led and guided numerous products through the regulatory test certification process to achieve full compliance, whilst also managing the transfer of product to manufacture.

I have a passion for developing medical devices and this drives the need to ensure good design practice and encourages thoroughness both individually and as part of a team. I take great pride in the knowledge that the work I do has great benefits to both patients and clinicians.

Away from work I enjoy a bit of golf and watching football. I also enjoy family time, especially being kept busy with my three grandchildren.

She has worked extensively on the design and development of medical devices and has led several projects through from initial feasibility to product commercialisation while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the respiratory sector to improve patient care. Jenny has also managed the product lifecycle management of medical devices on the market ensuring continuous supply to patients around the world.

Some of Jenny’s expertise includes product design and development, risk management activities, documentation, verification and validation testing requirements and has a strong working knowledge of essential regulatory standards for medical device development. Jenny is taking up the role of Product Design Manager and is excited to be working towards bringing innovative ultrasonic surgical equipment to the market to change how robotic surgery operates.

degree in mechanical engineering from the Centre for Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics, University of Glasgow, where he specialises in power ultrasonics, finite element analysis, and solid mechanics.

He obtained his M.Eng. degree from the Northeast Forestry University in 2021, and a B.Eng. degree from the Liaoning University of Technology in 2017, all in mechanical engineering. He was awarded the Bill Nicol Engineering Scholarship for his Ph.D. research. He is a member of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and an associate member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

This included a research project on passive material characterisation using a custom-built Mills Cross, high-power, underwater transmitter. The research was conducted during his tenure in the sonar industry. Jack was subsequently rewarded the Richard Thornley Memorial Prize for best project in physics or applied physics for that year.

Later in 2019, Jack started as a PhD researcher at the University of Glasgow on the topic of miniaturising a focussed ultrasound transducer for soft tissue ablation. The devices were designed for robotic delivery in laparoscopic procedures and integrated with force feedback.

Jack specialises in novel piezoelectric material characterisation techniques for high-power applications, implementation of impedance matching for high-power driving, development of miniaturised devices and additive manufacturing.

After a year working as a post-doctorate researcher within the Centre for Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics, Jack joined Nami Surgical as a product designer to apply his expertise to the electrical and mechanical design of miniaturised ultrasonic surgical devices.

My work has included the development of wearable and ingestible ultrasonic sensors and their driving platforms, from initial concept to hardware prototypes, as well as signal processing and image reconstruction.

Throughout my career, I have been involved in several projects centred on the design, fabrication, and evaluation of wireless endoscopic capsules for imaging and therapeutic applications. I have been responsible for project specification, management, and collaboration with research, clinical and industrial partners.

My technical expertise includes analog and digital circuit design, CMOS layout, circuit testing and validation, high-frequency ultrasound data acquisition and beam forming algorithms. Additionally, I have worked with cell cultures for targeted drug delivery and performed ex-vivo and in-vivo trials for medical imaging and therapy applications.

My current goal is to support Nami’s efforts in advancing ultrasound technology for robotic surgery. I am excited to join the team and contribute to the innovative work being done here.

I have a strong command of Microsoft Office and design software such as AutoCAD and EDGECAM.

I excel in team environments, utilizing my communication skills to contribute effectively during team briefs and generate innovative ideas. I can work under pressure, consistently delivering results to the correct specifications, even with tight tolerances.

I thrive on new challenges and have successfully led various projects from design to manufacturing and complete build in the science industry. This experience will be invaluable in my role as Lead Technician at Nami Surgical.

In this role, I am eager to bring Nami Surgical’s ideas to reality by leveraging my previous experience. I aim to drive product development forward by developing new methods for machining and assembly.

During her time at the university, she gained significant laboratory experience, completing her final project dissertation at the Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh. Additionally, she undertook a summer research assistant internship at the Queens Medical Research Institute, further solidifying her practical skills and knowledge.

While at Edinburgh University, Kiara developed a keen interest in the commercialisation of products within the life sciences industry. She is excited to leverage this passion and knowledge in her role at Nami Surgical.

As an Operations Assistant at Nami Surgical, Kiara will play a pivotal role in the company’s daily operations. Her responsibilities include implementing a Quality Management System, managing and supporting projects, investor reporting, financial administration, and handling various administrative tasks such as calendar management, travel coordination, and HR support.

He has a strategic mindset, excelling in driving substantial, measurable transformational improvements, restructuring operations, and developing top-tier personnel to ensure sustained growth, competitive advantage, and profit maximisation.

Albert retired from global medical device companies a decade ago to dedicate his expertise to supporting early-stage businesses in their commercialisation efforts and securing external financing. His mentoring of founding teams is crucial in positioning them to successfully execute their business plans and enhance shareholder value.

Strong sales professional with a Bachelor’s degree focused in Law & Accountancy from Staffordshire University.

Nikki is currently the Chief Commercial Officer for Summit and previously held a number of senior director sales and marketing roles in the surgical industry space with Orthosonics International, SRA Developments, Bowa Medical UK.

Damian is jointly trained in the UK and USA in translational science and business leadership and has managed multiple high-value research and industry collaborations. Damian is a board-experienced biotech Director, having co-founded Kynos Therapeutics Ltd with VC investor and Scottish Enterprise backing. He led the spin-out and licensing into Kynos from the University of Edinburgh after discovering a new drug target at the interface of inflammation and metabolism, building on an award-winning translational research GSK DPAc Collaboration. He has led Kynos’ clinical development into the clinic.

Damian holds the 1777 Chair of Surgery at the University of Edinburgh and was recently a UK Medical Research Council Senior Clinical Fellow. Damian is a co-investigator and advisor on multiple scientific and engineering projects, including soft robotics, and has successfully executed UKRI InnovateUK Biomedical Catalyst projects as PI from academia and biotech standpoints.

Damian is driven by a passion and determination to deliver innovative solutions to challenging medical problems, building on the strongest science and technology, a clear line of sight to patients, and recognises the value brought by world-class teams.

John also brings strong experience of the M&A market, inclusive of deal sourcing, project management and specialise in providing tailored financial due diligence services for these transactions. Since joining DC Consulting, John has advised on transactions with a combined value in excess of £75m across a myriad of sectors.

Prior to 2004, John spent a number of years as a Senior Audit Manager with Mazars, which assisted in developing my robust experience in the identification and implementation of financial systems and controls.

Finally, John also holds the position of non-executive Finance Director with a number of companies and assist them with their growth plans in a controlled manner, recognising the dynamic market that we operate in.

She leads a team of very experienced regulatory professionals supporting pharmaceutical and medical device developments and applications in Europe, North America, SE Asia and Australasia.

Helen regularly lectures in EU/US regulatory requirements and is a Module leader for the TOPRA MSc on Medical Technology, on Design and Development of Medical Devices.  Helen is an accredited member of TOPRA (EU) and RAPS (USA), a Chartered Biologist (MRSB), a Member of the European Medical Writers Association and of the Institute of Directors.  She and her team regularly support University start-ups and spin-offs with their regulatory strategies / requirements and Helen is delighted to be a member of the Scientific Advisory Board.