Marco de Carvalho

Marco de Carvalho is a professor, author, and consultant with extensive expertise in systematic innovation and product development. They have positively impacted numerous companies and professionals, leveraging their background as a mechanical engineer with a master’s and doctorate in product engineering. With over 25 years at the Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR) and experience in global firms such as Volvo, John Deere, Bosch, and Electrolux, Marco developed methodologies that combine TRIZ principles with advanced product management techniques. Marco also founded the SOMA Laboratory and leads a research group focused on creativity and systematic innovation, translating theoretical concepts into practical solutions for real-world challenges.