Nathalie Sick

Nathalie Sick is a Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Technology Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. She holds a PhD in innovation management from the University of Münster and has held roles including Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning) at UTS. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, industry convergence, and technology forecasting, particularly in technology-driven sectors like energy storage and Industry 4.0.

Education: PhD in Innovation Management (University of Münster), MSc in Business Administration and Industrial Engineering.

Research interests include bridging boundaries between academia, industry, and government; leveraging digital technologies for sustainable production; and analyzing innovation ecosystems. She has contributed to frameworks for Industry 4.0 adoption, collaborative robotics safety, and value stream mapping. Her work spans over 100 publications, emphasizing actionable insights for socio-technical systems and open innovation strategies.

Teaching and leadership: Developed courses in technology management, strategic leadership, and advanced manufacturing. Spearheaded programs like the Associate Degree of Advanced Manufacturing and the NETM micro-credential in industrial automation. Active in curriculum design and interdisciplinary education initiatives.

Labs and teams: Core member of UTS's Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, leading projects on convergence in manufacturing and sustainable technologies. Collaborates with Siemens and industry partners on applied research.