Kosmas Galatsis

Biography

Dr. Kosmas Galatsis (“Dr. Koz”) is CEO of Forensics Detectors, a technology company that supplies the world’s best gas detectors and air quality solutions, with offices in Los Angeles, Athens, and Shanghai. He previously served as CEO of Carbonics, Inc., a venture-funded startup developing nanoelectronics for US defense contractors. He has served as an expert witness in more than 40 legal cases, specializing in carbon monoxide and air quality engineering. From 2004 to 2014, he was an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at UCLA, where he made significant contributions to nanomaterials, nanosensors, and nanoelectronics. He holds an Honors degree in Computer Systems Engineering and a Ph.D. in Sensor Technology Engineering, both from RMIT University, as well as an MBA from La Trobe University. Outside of work, he is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at South Bay Jiu-Jitsu in Hermosa Beach, California. He spends his free time with his family, surfing at the beach, and grilling burgers at home.