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, as well as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He has made significant contributions in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and product design and development. He co-founded the Venture Lab and the Weiss Tech House, which foster innovation within the university community. His textbook, 'Product Design Development' is widely used, impacting over a quarter million students globally. Ulrich holds 24 patents and is recognized for his innovative contributions, including the design of the Xootr scooter. He has received numerous teaching awards, showcasing his commitment to education and student engagement. His research interests include sustainability, design, and housing, focusing on quantitative analysis of animal lives in food production systems and the minimum spatial requirements for human flourishing in residential settings. He encourages students to engage with real-world problems through hands-on projects in his courses.

Research Interests

Experience

CIBC Endowed Professor

— Present

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Professor in the Department of Operations Management, focusing on innovation and product design.

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.