Carlos López-Gómez is head of unit at IfM Engage, the knowledge transfer arm of the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, where he leads work on industrial and innovation policy. His team advises governments, international organizations, and development banks on technology, innovation, and competitiveness. He has held international roles at the Japan Science and Technology Agency and the University of Tokyo. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of Churchill College.