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Manuel E. Sosa is a Professor of Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France, directing the Heinrich and Esther Baumann-Steiner Fund for Creativity and Business and the INSEAD-ArtCenter collaboration. He also serves as a Visiting Professor of Operations Management at MIT Sloan School of Management from January to August 2025.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas, Venezuela
- Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor Sosa's research centers on innovation management, examining design's transformative role in organizations, online reviews' impact on product performance, and coordination dynamics in innovation networks. His work appears in top-tier journals spanning operations management, organizational science, and engineering design.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Multiple Dean’s commendations for MBA teaching excellence
- Best teaching award for MBA elective course on creative thinking (2021)
He pioneered a 20-year educational initiative with Art Center College of Design to integrate creative and business thinking, developed INSEAD's Creative Garage space for teaching creative thinking at the Asia Campus, and authored over 20 teaching cases in innovation management. His industry experience includes systems engineering in petrochemicals and computer-aided design software development for aerospace and automotive sectors.
