Olivier Cotsaftis
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bio
Dr Olivier (Ollie) Cotsaftis is a transdisciplinary researcher-practitioner exploring pathways towards regenerative and more-than-human futures. His work at the RMIT University School of Design focuses on unlocking scalable potentials for ecological transitions, especially through biomaterials and climate adaptation. Before joining RMIT, Ollie was a design lead at Fjord Design and Innovation and the founder of future ensemble studio. He is currently Program Manager (Co) of the Master of Design Innovation and Technology, Design and Architecture Lead of the RMIT Nature Positive Network, editorial board member for Biotechnology Design (Cambridge Press, UK), and co-founder of neomatter, a nature repair and nature-based solutions startup.