A leading Imperial engineer has been nominated for a European Inventor Award 2014.

Professor Christofer Toumazou, from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial, is one of fifteen pioneering inventors who have been named as finalists, out of 300 entrants. The award is Europe's highest distinction for inventors across the world, honouring those whose inventions have made a major contribution towards social, technological and economic progress.

Professor Toumazou, the only UK finalist, is distinguished for his work in developing innovative silicon technology and integrated circuit design for electronic devices. He is credited with developing a range of medical devices such as the digital plaster, which monitors patient vital signs in the comfort of their home.

Watch the video below to learn more about his pioneering research.

Professor Toumazou is nominated for an award in the research category – one of six categories of award. There is also a Popular Prize, which enables supporters and friends of Professor Toumazou to take part in the online vote and help decide who will win in this category.

The prizes, regarded as Europe's ‘Oscars’ for technology and innovation, will be presented by the European Patent Office (EPO) at a gala ceremony in Berlin on 17 June.

Members of royal houses, presidents, ministers and high-level representatives of the worlds of business, research and industry have attended previous Award ceremonies, attesting to the prestige of the European Inventor Award, which is in its ninth year.