David and Santiago discuss the principle Trans Disciplinary: “This principle defines the role of subject experts in company activities. It forces subject experts out of their comfort zone by engaging beyond their expertise and discipline.”
David clarifies the differences between multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary methods, emphasizing that transdisciplinary work requires subject experts to engage beyond their expertise and discipline. This approach fosters innovation by allowing experts to collaborate and contribute across different fields. David concludes by highlighting the importance of transdisciplinary approaches in academic collaborations and how IDEMS was founded on this principle to fill a gap left by traditional academic institutions.