Tim Kastelle

Dr. Tim Kastelle serves as Professor and Director of the Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership at the University of Queensland, where he combines academic expertise with extensive industry experience. After completing his economics degree from Princeton University followed by MBA and PhD from the University of Queensland, he has established himself as an influential voice in innovation management and entrepreneurship. His work spans multiple areas including innovation systems, sustainability leadership, and research commercialization, demonstrated through his development of the CSIRO's ON Prime program which has supported over 700 research teams in commercialization efforts. Through his roles as Co-Founder of The Intangible Labs and International Research Fellow at UZH Healthy Longevity Center, he continues to advance innovation practices while maintaining active engagement with industry partners. His expertise particularly shines in translating research into practice, demonstrated through his widely-read innovation blog and extensive collaboration with organizations like CSR, Meat & Livestock Australia, and Metro South Health. Currently leading the Liveris Academy while holding certifications in Sustainable Finance from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, he combines academic rigor with practical application in developing future innovation leaders. His achievements include numerous highly-cited publications in leading journals and successful partnerships with organizations ranging from government agencies to private enterprises, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world innovation challenges.