Dr. Christian Terwiesch

Biography

Christian Terwiesch is the Andrew M. Heller Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. He holds faculty appointments in both the Operations and Information Management department at Wharton and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine. Terwiesch's research focuses on Operations Management and Innovation Management, and he has published extensively in leading academic journals such as Management Science and the New England Journal of Medicine. He is known for his award-winning teaching and has significant experience in MBA teaching and executive education. He co-authored 'Matching Supply Demand', a widely used textbook in Operations Management, and has launched a successful Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Coursera that has enrolled over 250,000 students. His book, 'Innovation Tournaments', provides a novel, process-based approach to innovation and has received attention in media outlets such as BusinessWeek and Financial Times. Additionally, Terwiesch has consulted for both small start-ups and Fortune 500 companies, helping them implement innovative solutions through restructuring innovation portfolios. His current research interests revolve around healthcare innovation management, including designing patient-centered care processes and addressing the challenges of emergency room crowding. Outside of academia, he hosts a national radio show on Sirius XM and balances his professional endeavors with a passion for Ironman racing and competitive rowing.

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