The Thermodynamics of Innovation Culture Management
Authors: Ozgul Keles, Ferkan Celik
Issue: 2019, Vol. 5
Abstract
Thermodynamics is one of the science and engineering branch that deals with the transformation of heat energy to other forms of energies (mechanical, electrical, chemical or etc). The laws of thermodynamics help to explain how the universe works. In the universe, endless innovations are being made by all creatures. As an intelligent, wise and curious species, human endeavor every day to understand the excellence in design and innovativeness of the universe.
This study claims that the laws of thermodynamics rules and sustains the culture of innovation in organizations. Innovation, commercialize or creates value from inventions. In other words, invention brings out the energy in human intelligence and mind. This energy is converted to other forms of energy by value adding; from idea generation to technology transfer (commercialization). Innovation process manages the energy inside and outside of organizations. Thus, in this study, the hypothesis is set that the laws of thermodynamics rules innovation as it rules the universe.
Keywords: innovation culture, thermodynamics, law, open innovation, closed innovation.
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Authors: Ozgul Keles, Ferkan Celik
Issue: 2019, Vol. 5
Abstract
Thermodynamics is one of the science and engineering branch that deals with the transformation of heat energy to other forms of energies (mechanical, electrical, chemical or etc). The laws of thermodynamics help to explain how the universe works. In the universe, endless innovations are being made by all creatures. As an intelligent, wise and curious species, human endeavor every day to understand the excellence in design and innovativeness of the universe.
This study claims that the laws of thermodynamics rules and sustains the culture of innovation in organizations. Innovation, commercialize or creates value from inventions. In other words, invention brings out the energy in human intelligence and mind. This energy is converted to other forms of energy by value adding; from idea generation to technology transfer (commercialization). Innovation process manages the energy inside and outside of organizations. Thus, in this study, the hypothesis is set that the laws of thermodynamics rules innovation as it rules the universe.
Keywords: innovation culture, thermodynamics, law, open innovation, closed innovation.
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About the authors:
Ozgul Keles
Prof. Dr. Ozgul Keles has received her PhD from New Mexico Tech, USA after her B.S. education from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey. She has been studying on aluminum alloys, thin film coatings, lithium ion battery electrodes and quality& innovation culture management since she joined to ITU in 2007 after her occupation in a private company as a Research and Development Manager. She undertook the position of Vice Chair upon receiving her Associate Professorship in 2010 and kept the managing position until 2013. She has worked as a visiting researcher at Argonne National Laboratory between May-October 2011 and May - October 2016 with a primary objective of lithium ion batteries. As of June 2017, she works as a full Professor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering department in ITU. She teaches Materials Science, Materials Characterization Techniques, Design and Material Selection, Quality Engineering, Problem Solving Techniques and Innovation, Design and Project Management, Energy Materials, and Design of Experiment Techniques.
She has been involved with a prestigious group in winning RD100 award on “Super Hard and Slick Coating” in 2009. She has more 100 publications, 2 books, 1 patent and 2 trademarks on models called, IValue7: Culture of Innovation and Corporate Business Wellness.
Ferkan Çelik
Dr. Ferkan Çelik has received her PhD from Gazi University in 2013. She has work in Rebublic of Turkey Ministry Industry&Technology as an expert. She has been involved in preparation of many regulations such as Research Centers Establishments and Technology Development Zones. She has also established many R&D centers and Technology Development Zones in Turkey. She is now the Head of Execution Board of Universals Partners R&D and Innovation Department.
