Dr. Michael Grieves: Often referred to as the “father of the Digital Twin concept,” Grieves first introduced the idea at the University of Michigan in 2002. His foundational work outlines the principles and benefits of digital twinning.
Thomas Kaiser: As SAP’s Senior Director IoT, Kaiser’s work revolves around the application of digital twins in enterprise settings. He often sheds light on integrating digital twins with other emerging technologies for business optimization.
Dr. Dean Bartles: With deep expertise in manufacturing, Bartles, the President and CEO of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, has emphasized the role of digital twins in reshaping modern manufacturing processes.
Dr. Dimitris Kiritsis: A professor at EPFL, Kiritsis is an advocate for Open IoT and Digital Twin frameworks. His research involves the lifecycle management of smart products and the application of digital twins in various industries.
Will Hastings: An analyst at ARC Advisory Group, Hastings covers the intersections of digital twins, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and design software, offering valuable market insights.
Dr. Tao Zhang: An IEEE Fellow, Zhang’s extensive research on IoT and its applications has touched upon the significance of digital twins, especially in the context of smart cities and infrastructures.
Aaron Parrott: As a specialist leader at Deloitte, Parrott’s insights into the practical applications of digital twins, especially in supply chain and manufacturing, offer a comprehensive view of real-world implications and benefits.
Colin Parris: Vice President of GE Software Research, Parris leads initiatives that combine AI, machine learning, and digital twins to predict when machines in industrial settings need maintenance.
Richard Soley: Chairman and CEO of Object Management Group (OMG), Soley is an advocate for industrial applications of digital twins, focusing on standardizing technologies and processes around it.
Valérie Issarny: As a senior researcher at Inria, Issarny’s work on distributed systems naturally extends to digital twins. She explores interoperability challenges and the role of digital twins in IoT ecosystems.
