Tim is the inaugural Dr John C Taylor Professor of Innovation at the University of Cambridge, Head of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and Head of the IfM’s Centre for Technology Management (CTM). His research, teaching and engagement activities are focused on the links between manufacturing and innovation. 

Since joining the University of Cambridge in 2002, Tim has played a very active role in the development of innovation and technology management activities across the University. He also works closely with companies in the Cambridge cluster, the largest and most successful technology cluster in Europe.

Dr Florian Urmetzer is an Associate Teaching Professor. Florian is interested in the research of tools for Strategy formulation. This focuses specifically on the concepts of Business Ecosystems and Platforms. But branches in the wider field of Manufacturing and Services. His output has been adapted by companies like IBM, ATOS, ABN-AMRO, CEMEX, Pearson Education, Leonardo rescue helicopters and the NHS. His work has appeared in journals such as Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Information Systems and Journal of Service Research. His Research Team is investigating Industrial Ecosystems in a strategic and managerial view. This includes supply chains, networks, digital platforms and Business Ecosystems.