Deon Bezuidenhout

Professor Bezuidenhout holds a PhD in polymer science and is Head of Biomaterials Sciences at the Cardiovascular Research Unit of the University of Cape Town. He has more than 20 years of experience with the design, synthesis, modification and processing of polymeric and bioprosthetic materials for use in cardiovascular devices. He has been intimately involved in the management of SAT, overseeing the technical aspects from R&D to production, and holds 30 issued and pending patents on vascular grafts; stents; heart valves; biomimetic matrices; vein stents; and related medical devices, including the technologies underlying SAT products.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Science Stellenbosch University / Universiteit Stellenbosch
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Stellenbosch University / Universiteit Stellenbosch
• B.Sc. (Hons) Stellenbosch University / Universiteit Stellenbosch
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch

Companies

• Director: Cardiovascular Research Unit University of Cape Town (2021)
• Professor University of Cape Town (2020)
• Co-Founder and Technical Director Strait Access Technologies (2009)
• Associate Professor University of Cape Town (2014 — 2019)