Tasnim Ahmed

Dr. Tasnim Ahmed teaches Sustainable Innovation at SUMAS. Her work is positioned at the intersection of research, academia, and industry, with a focus on the role of digital technologies in the transition toward sustainable and circular manufacturing. In her teaching, she emphasizes critical analysis of sustainability claims, evidence-based evaluation, and careful consideration of the environmental, economic, and operational trade-offs involved in designing innovative solutions for organizations. Dr. Ahmed holds a PhD in Management and Industrial Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, where she subsequently held a research position leading European projects on digital and circular manufacturing. Her collaboration with the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, centred on accessible digital solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, informed her understanding of the practical constraints organizations face when pursuing sustainability objectives. She currently holds an industrial position, applying digital twins and factory simulations across production processes. This combination of academic research and industrial practice allows her to connect theoretical frameworks with operational realities, while her international education and professional experience across several countries inform a cross-cultural perspective on innovation and sustainability.