Dr. Michael Grieves: Often referred to as the “Father of Digital Twin,” Grieves coined the term while at the University of Michigan. He has extensively written about and researched the concept, especially its applications in manufacturing.
Dr. Bernard Marr: A strategic performance consultant and analytics, KPI, and Big Data expert, Marr delves into how Digital Twin technology can be applied for business intelligence and decision-making.
Dr. Dimitris Kiritsis: A professor at EPFL, Switzerland, Kiritsis's work focuses on closed-loop lifecycle management and IoT, with Digital Twins playing a central role in his research.
Prof. Dr. Elisa Negri: Working at Politecnico di Milano, Negri's research spans the entire lifecycle of products, considering how Digital Twins can be effectively integrated from design to disposal.
Jim Heppelmann: As the CEO of PTC, Heppelmann is at the forefront of industrial IoT and Digital Twin innovations. Under his leadership, PTC has developed robust Digital Twin solutions for various industries.
Dr. Dean Bartles: Serving as the President of the National Tooling and Machining Association, Bartles emphasizes the importance of Digital Twin technology for the future of American manufacturing.
Thomas Leurent: CEO of Akselos, a Digital Twin technology company, Leurent focuses on large-scale simulations, especially in the energy sector, leveraging the power of Digital Twins.
Alain Dedieu: Senior Strategy and Digital Twin expert at ANSYS, Dedieu's work emphasizes the practical applications and benefits of Digital Twin technology in real-world scenarios.
Prof. Edward Glaessgen: At NASA, Glaessgen's research revolves around structural health monitoring, damage prognosis, and the utilization of Digital Twin technology for space applications.
Erik B. Smith: Leading the Digital Twin initiatives at GE Digital, Smith is engaged in practical applications of the technology, particularly in the domain of predictive maintenance and operations optimization.
