Prasanna Sonny Tambe

Prasanna (Sonny) Tambe is a Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and serves as Co-Director of the Wharton Human-AI Research. His research interests include the economics of IT labor, technological change and reskilling, and the application of algorithms and AI in HR and management. Tambe's work explores how firms compete for software developers, how engineers choose technologies to specialize in, and the impact of AI on HR management. His research utilizes Internet-scale data to analyze labor market dynamics and has been published in journals such as Management Science, Information Systems Research, and MIS Quarterly. He is also the co-author of "The Talent Equation: Big Data Lessons for Navigating the Skills Gap and Building a Competitive Workforce."

Prasanna Tambe is a Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, specializing in the Economics of Technology, Organizations, Work, and Skills. His research explores how technological advancements, particularly in information technology and artificial intelligence, influence firm productivity, labor markets, and organizational practices. Tambe's work examines the impact of digital transformation on workforce dynamics, including the role of skills, remote work, and reskilling in adapting to technological change. His publications address challenges such as AI in human resources, IT labor data, and the effects of offshoring on IT workers. His research also investigates the broader implications of digital capital and data assets on industry competition and innovation.