Luiz Márcio Spinosa

Luiz Márcio Spinosa is the Director of Science, Technology, and Innovation and has extensive academic training and international experience in innovation ecosystems. He is a Postdoctoral researcher in Innovation from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Science, Technology, and Innovation Ecosystems. Spinosa holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence applied to Industrial Automation from the University of Aix-Marseille (France) and is an expert in innovation from universities such as Texas (USA) and Simon Fraser (Canada). Besides his experience as a researcher and professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), he has held leadership positions in various Science, Technology, and Innovation projects and initiatives in Brazil and abroad, recognized for his academic contributions and consultancy for renowned organizations like NOKIA, LEGO, VOLVO, and ITAIPU/PTI. He is also an entrepreneur, with two startups focused on innovation and knowledge. Spinosa concentrates his research on public policies, innovation, and the development of Science, Technology, and Innovation ecosystems and smart cities, with a portfolio of more than 150 articles and leadership in national and international projects.