Dr. Karl Ulrich

Professor

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Biography

Karl T. Ulrich is the CIBC Endowed Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He is known for his contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship, and product design. Ulrich has co-founded various initiatives, including the Venture Lab, Weiss Tech House, and the Integrated Product Design Program, which aim to foster innovation within the university community. He has co-authored several significant textbooks, including "Product Design and Development" and has published extensively on topics ranging from design to sustainability. Ulrich holds multiple patents and has been recognized with teaching awards from the Wharton School. Notable projects include the design of Tangen Hall, which supports student entrepreneurship, and his research on housing supports long-term residential stability. He holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Anvil Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Curricular Innovation Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Distinguished Fellow

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
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  • 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.