Israel Ninsaw Gbati

CEO

Israel Ninsaw Gbati is the CEO and co-founder of BiostealthAI and an entrepreneur with a successful track record of generating revenue in his business ventures. He is an award winning inventor and has also been recognized for his exceptional academic achievements during his university years.

In 2017, he was awarded the Invention of the Year Award at the British Invention Show for his outstanding invention. He has also been recognized for his excellent academics, receiving several prizes and scholarships, including a full tuition scholarship to pursue his Master's degree in Global Innovation Design at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Arts.

He has published papers on objective drug-induced endoscopy data capture and analysis systems, as well as drug induced sedation endoscopy surgical decision-making processes. Israel has been granted a patent on cardiovascular health monitoring with Biostealth Ltd, and has a pending patent on a vehicle component, which he invented in collaboration with Volkswagen AG.

In addition to his professional achievements, Israel has worked as a teaching assistant and researcher in the field of soft robotics. He has over a decade of experience in firmware engineering and has trained over 100,000 people in the field. He is proficient in a variety of technical areas, including Photoplethysmography (PPG) systems design, Arm processor firmware development and medical deep learning.

Israel is fluent in Bassari, Ga, Akan, Chinese and English. In his free time, he enjoys reading about history and keeping up with the latest developments in technology and innovation.

Georgios Papanikolaou

COO

Georgios Papanikolaou is the COO and co-founder of BiostealthAI and a respiratory health advocate, reaching and engaging hundreds of chronic respiratory disease sufferers through the COPD Management UK online platform. He is responsible for curating information and providing resources and support to those living with COPD and other respiratory illnesses. He also volunteers as a walking companion at his local Walking for Health groups aimed for people with breathing difficulties.

Georgios holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Analog and Digital IC Design from Imperial College London with First Class Honors, as well as a diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. For his MSc thesis project he developed a wearable cuff for continuous monitoring of edema, to detect signs of deterioration in individuals with chronic heart failure or respiratory disease.

Georgios has a decade of experience in the field of electronics and has led the development of Biostealth's flagship hardware product. His expertise includes designing Photoplethysmography (PPG) systems, analog front-end for medical devices and complex mechanical components using CAD software.

Besides his professional and academic achievements, Georgios has competed in sports at the highest level nationally and internationally and has undergone rigorous military training as a member of the Greek Presidential Guard, where he was selected to be part of a team of 6 elite soldiers to represent the Guard at important commemoration ceremonies abroad. He is fluent in English and Greek and has working knowledge of German.

Desmond Boakye Tanoh, M.D

Medical Doctor

Desmond Boakye Tanoh, MD is a resident physician in internal medicine and serves as the Clinical Research Advisor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Young therapeutics. He is the lead cardiology team member in research specialized in cardiovascular pharmacology – Myocardial ischemic – reperfusion I/R injury and an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates ECFMG certified in the USA.

He has received several academic honors and awards, including the Dean’s Honorary Award for Excellence, Best Physiology Student, Excellence in Internal Medicine Olympiad, David Miller - DO ‘60 Memorial Research Day Masters in Biomedical Science Award, and the Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Award. He has also obtained certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) and has board eligibility for ACLS, BLS, and CITI Training.

In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Boakye Tanoh has been involved in national scientific and professional organizations such as the American College of Physicians, American Peptide Society, American Heart Association, American Physiological Society, Ghana Medical Association, Ghana Medical and Dental Association, and Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation.

Dr. Boakye Tanoh has published several research papers and presented at scientific conferences, including the 3rd Global Virtual Conference on Cardiology, American Physiological Society, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His research publications have appeared in journals such as the FASEB journal and Cardio Forum. He is fluent in Ga, Akan, Russian and English.

Olivier Tsiakaka, Ph.D

Lead PPG Engineer

Oliver Tsiakaka, Ph.D is a postdoctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. He has worked in the Biomedical Microsystems Lab at Université Laval in Québec, Canada, and is affiliated with the CERVO Brain Research Centre. His research interests are in developing microsystems for medical applications, particularly in the areas of neurophysiological processes, light matter interactions, microelectronics, and heterogeneous systems.

He has extensive knowledge in optoelectronic systems and a demonstrated history of using the light for life science spectroscopy applications, including intraoperative optical monitoring of spinal cord hemodynamics using multi-wavelength imaging systems, spinal cord monitoring by NIRS in reflection and transmission modes, and source-detector spectral pairing-related inaccuracies in pulse oximetry. He has a Master’s degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Sorbonne Université.

Dr. Tsiakaka has published several articles in prestigious journals, including Sensors and IEEE Sensors Journal, and has also been invited to give talks on his research. His work has been featured in various news outlets, including City News, Global News, and Canadian Healthcare Technology. He is a seasoned reviewer for top-tier journals and conferences in the field of Biomedical Engineering, including IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems, Journal of Neural Engineering, and IEEE NEW Circuits And Systems.

In addition to his research, Dr. Tsiakaka is a highly experienced and skilled educator with nearly 600 hours of teaching experience and supervision of 9 trainees in his field of knowledge. He has been widely recognized for his contributions with awards such as the National Doctoral Scholarship and Innovation Fellowship Ph.D. Transition silver award. He is fluent in English and French, and has a working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese.

Mohamed Alezzabi

Operations Lead, China

Mohamed is an expert in product research and development as well as manufacturing in the Hardware, Automation/IoT, and Grow industries. He has broad manufacturing experience with 13 products delivered from concept to final production and a strong vendor network of component and IC suppliers, PCBA manufacturers, and assemblers.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Information Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Beihang University, where he was awarded the Foreign Student Scholarship for Excellent Study twice throughout his studies.

In addition to his expertise in Product Research & Development and Manufacturing, Mohamed holds a certification in Practical AI for Business Professionals and has a range of professional interests, which includes expertise in Project Management, AWS and developing automation strategies that can optimize hardware testing and increase manufacturing yield. Mohamed is fluent in Arabic, English and Chinese.

Andrew Davies

Non-Executive Director

Andrew is a commercially astute director specializing in the healthcare market, encompassing both capital and consumable aspects. With broad marketing experience and a proven track record, he leads effective business development, strategic planning, and marketing for companies of all sizes. He has extensive experience working at the Board level and on national working groups within the healthcare industry, enabling him to offer a broad leadership perspective across sales, marketing, and commercial sectors, as well as healthcare policy.

Andrew is a health technology expert with a strong understanding of the digital healthcare industry. He brings proven skills in board-level governance and financial oversight, as well as a wealth of expertise across product development, M&A, new market entry, business model development, and internal and external communications.

Through a diplomatic, analytical, and innovative approach, he brings attention to detail and presents constructive challenges in the boardroom, driving effective decision-making and optimal performance.