Innovation Through Research and Development

Strategies for Success
2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-52564-3
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 314 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 664 g

Reihe: Signals and Communication Technology

This book comprehensively covers various aspects of research and development (R&D). Intended for a classroom or professional setting, the book provides valuable insights into the significance of R&D for organizations, its role in enhancing processes, reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and fostering innovation. The author offers understanding of how R&D contributes to developing new technologies, products, and services that help companies remain competitive in dynamic marketplaces. The book delves into topics such as the fundamentals of R&D, its role in business, project management, performance management, success evaluation, risk management, team building, and practical execution of R&D projects. In essence, the book aims to be a comprehensive guide for students and professionals interested in understanding and effectively implementing R&D practices within various industries and sectors. The author includes case studies to enhance reader understanding byshowcasing successful R&D initiatives, challenges faced, and strategies employed to overcome them. By embracing a holistic approach, this book emerges as a forward-thinking guide that encourages readers to navigate the evolving landscape of R&D with a conscientious and innovative mindset.

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taherdoost, Hamed

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Projektmanagement
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management E-Commerce, E-Business, E-Marketing

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Basics of R&D.- The Role of R&D in Business.- R&D as a Job.- R&D Project Management.- Managing Performance in R&D Projects.- Success Evaluation in R&D.- Risk Management in R&D Projects.- Team Building in R&D Projects.- How to Carry Out an R&D Project.- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Hamed Taherdoost is an experienced award-winning leader and R&D professional, who holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and specializes in Information Technology Management, Research & Development, and Cybersecurity. He has over 20 years of experience in both academic and industrial sectors and has held positions like CTO, CEO, and R&D Manager in various international companies across Cyprus, the UK, Malta, Malaysia, and Canada. He has been involved in several important breakthroughs in IT and industrial projects and contributing to developments in diverse industries such as transportation, laboratories, hospitals, information technology, and oil and gas. In addition to his extensive industry background, Dr. Taherdoost boasts numerous outstanding achievements in academia, including multiple best paper awards and recognition as an outstanding editor and reviewer. He has shared his knowledge globally, teaching in three different part of the world, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America. With a prolific publication record, Dr. Taherdoost has authored over 200 scientific articles in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings, along with several books focusing on technology and research methodology. He is an active member of several prestigious organizations and societies, including IEEE and IFIP TC 11, and has served as an editorial, reviewer, and advisory board member of various peer-reviewed journals publishing with Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, Springer, IEEE, Inderscience, MDPI, EAI, and IGI Publishing.