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Karen Matthews is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is also the founder and CEO of Purpose-Driven Consulting (PDC), specializing in technical business and career development services. Previously, she held senior innovation roles at Corning Incorporated's Science and Technology Division, focusing on optical communications growth in wired and wireless sectors.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University
- M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership from Cornell University
- M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University
Matthews' research bridges engineering and business strategy, emphasizing agile technology transfer, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 applications within supply chain systems. Her expertise in 5G and IoT drives commercialization of disruptive technologies, particularly in smart manufacturing and connectivity infrastructure.
As an executive board member of Georgia Tech’s Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies, she led the thought leadership work group and contributed to research initiatives. She is frequently invited as a keynote speaker, panelist, and trainer at global conferences covering technical innovation, business strategy, and diversity in STEM fields.
