Carlos Scheel

Carlos Scheel is a Professor at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he has taught since 1973. His expertise spans sustainable innovation systems, circular economy models, and complex dynamics of industrial ecosystems. As a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Texas-Austin's IC2 Institute since 1989, he maintains significant international research collaborations.

His research focuses on developing sustainable wealth creation frameworks through technological innovation. Key contributions include the SWIT model (Sustainable Wealth creation based on Innovation and Technology) with its three-tiered approach: Zero-Residue Industrial Ecosystems (ZRIES), Circular Value Ecosystems (CVES), and Shared Value Systems (SVS). His work bridges theoretical systems dynamics with practical applications in industrial ecology and regional development.

Dr. Scheel's publication trends reveal a consistent focus on circular economy implementation (60% of recent works), systemic innovation (25%), and community resilience frameworks (15%). His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration across environmental science, industrial engineering, and business strategy, with increasing emphasis on scalable zero-waste business models since 2016.

• Senior Research Fellow, IC2 Institute (University of Texas-Austin, 1989-present)
• Member, National System of Researchers (SNI Level I, CONACyT Mexico, 2007-present)
• Founding Member, AMD Global Consumer Advisory Board (2002-2004)
• International Advisor, UNIDO Private Sector Development Branch (1989-2012)

With over 20 international projects funded by organizations including the World Bank, UNIDO, and USAID, Dr. Scheel has advised governments on industrial cluster development and innovation policy across 16 countries. His consulting work focuses on designing regional innovation systems that integrate technological entrepreneurship with sustainability imperatives.

He leads research on Innovacities and circular economy business models, collaborating with institutions like PetStar on bottle-to-bottle recycling systems. His work with the FAIR Center for Financial Access and Research informs sustainable wealth creation frameworks that balance economic growth with ecological preservation.