Industry, University and Government Partnerships for the Sustainable Development of Knowledge-Based Society: Drivers, Models and Examples in Us, Norwa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783030268015)

Waqas Nawaz got his PhD degree in Sustainable Energy from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, and is currently pursuing a second doctorate in Management (Strategy) at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. In addition to six years of research experience, Waqas has worked in the industry and service sector for four years. He received various awards and grants in recognition of his excellent academic and professional achievements.

Muammer Koç has been professor of sustainability at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, since 2014. Between 2000-2014 he held professor, director, chair and dean positions at different universities in Turkey and the USA. His research interest focus on product/process/business innovation and development, medical design and production, computer-aided design and manufacturing, modern manufacturing technologies, manufacturing system design, material forming plasticity, and the mechanical behavior of materials. In addition to his academic activities, he provides consulting services to industry, government and educational institutes for strategic transformation, business optimization, organizational efficiency, and lean operations.