Dr. Gad Allon

Professor

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Biography

Gad Allon is the Jeffrey Keswin Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he is also the Director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology. His research interests lie in Operations Management and Operations Strategy, focusing on information-sharing models between firms and their customers, especially within service and retail settings. Professor Allon has published extensively in leading journals including Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and Operations Research. As an award-winning educator, he teaches courses on scaling operations and operations strategy, and is recognized for his innovative leadership in educational technology initiatives. He co-founded ForClass, a platform that enhances student engagement and accountability in classrooms. Professor Allon also consults for firms on service and operations strategy, leveraging his expertise to drive strategic improvements. He earned his PhD in Management Science from Columbia Business School and holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Israeli Institute of Technology.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Jeffrey Keswin Professor and Director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.