Innovative Thinking with TRIZ

Dr. Anatoly Agulyansky

 Abstract:

The word "innovation" surrounds us—in the workplace, bank, pharmacy, gym, and beyond. It has become synonymous with success, but do we truly understand what innovation is? More importantly, do we know how to innovate?

In my presentation, I will explore the essence of innovation and what it takes to be an innovator. True innovation requires a systematic approach driven by creative thinking tools. It is not just about change but about meaningful change that brings real value.

Engineering systems "speak" to us through failures, offering opportunities for innovation. Each failure is an invitation to innovate, yet too often, we must fix the issue and take the chance to improve. The key to genuine innovation lies in properly using tools and methodologies that help identify problems, uncover root causes, model systems and processes, and generate creative solutions.

During my talk, I will address two fundamental questions: What should we innovate, and how should we innovate? I will demonstrate these concepts through real-world examples, using AI-assisted problem definition and powerful tools like System Functional Modeling and Process Functional Modeling.

Dr. Anatoly Agulyansky

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     Phone: +972-54-333-9825      Israel

Biography

Anatoly holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and brings extensive expertise in materials processing for electronic applications and solving complex engineering problems.

His career spans academic research-working with prestigious institutions such as the Chemistry Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bordeaux University, and the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology)—and industry, including Vishay Intertechnology, Intel Corporation, and private consultancy.

With over 90 published scientific papers and a book, Anatoly has significantly contributed to advancements in his field. As the co-founder and chief scientist of PRIZ Guru Inc., he develops the PRIZ Innovation platform and leads innovation and problem-solving efforts. He is also an experienced mentor, guiding teams and individuals toward breakthrough solutions.

Additionally, Anatoly is an invited lecturer at Ben-Gurion University, where he created and taught the course “Engineering Thinking”