Alp Sungu

Alp Sungu is an Assistant Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, affiliated with the Business, Uncertainty, and Decisions (BUS) department. His research and teaching focus on operations and information management, with an emphasis on quantitative modeling and business decision-making. He teaches courses such as OIDD1010 - Introduction to OIDD, which covers topics like capacity management, inventory control, and constrained optimization. His work has been featured in Wharton's Knowledge at Wharton, including research on classroom cell phone bans and their impact on academic performance.

Alp Sungu is a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on the intersection of technology, education, and social impact. His work explores how digital tools influence learning outcomes, particularly in educational settings, and how technology affects marginalized communities. Sungu's research interests include the impact of generative AI on learning, the role of digital platforms in underserved areas, and the effects of technology on behavior and economic activity. He investigates how digital interventions can improve access to resources and enhance educational and economic opportunities. His studies often combine field experiments with data analysis to evaluate the real-world impact of technology-driven policies and practices.