Dr. Michael Grieves is an internationally renowned expert on Digital Twins, a concept he originated and continues to publish on, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Dr. Grieves has over five decades of executive (CEO, CTO, EVP, CFO) and board experience in global F1000, entrepreneurial, and non-profit organizations. His discipline expertise involves engineering, manufacturing, operations, research, and finance/accounting. He has consulted and done research at some of the top global organizations (NASA, Boeing, GM, Unilever, US Army).

Dr. Grieves is an author of highly cited and seminal books, chapters, and papers and is a frequent keynote speaker on the global stage.

Academically, Dr. Grieves has had appointments and done research and/or taught at the University of Michigan, Purdue University, Florida Institute of Technology, and the University of Iowa. He currently is at the University of Central Florida. His doctorate is from Case Western Reserve University.

Digital twins (DTs) are increasingly transforming both industrial processes and human daily life. By enabling simulation, prediction, response and control, and optimization of physical assets in a digital/virtual environment, DTs can enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support intelligent decision-makings. Over more than two decades, DTs have experienced three major phases based on the development priorities.