Dr. Manav Raj

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Manav Raj is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on how firms respond to innovation and technological change, particularly through the lens of digital platforms and institutional features. Prior to joining Wharton, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Public Policy from Dartmouth College in 2015. Manav has also worked as a consultant at Cornerstone Research in Boston before entering the Ph.D. program at NYU. His significant works include research on the impacts of patent scope on startups and exploring the occupational exposure to artificial intelligence. Through his publications in prestigious journals, he investigates the intersection of technology and management, including the implications of AI on labor and organizational strategy.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching courses related to technology strategy, innovation management, and facilitating senior research projects.

Awards

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Harold W. MacDowell Prize

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Paper Award

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Knowledge Challenge Grant Recipient

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PhD Paper Prize

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Dissertation Research Grant Recipient

Courses

Senior Capstone Tech & Innovation Strategy Technology Strategy

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.