Dr. Adam Waytz

Professor

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Biography

Adam Waytz is the Morris Alice Kaplan Chair in Ethics and Decision Management and a Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. His research lies at the intersection of social psychology and cognitive neuroscience, exploring how individuals interpret the minds of others and the ethical implications of technology. His work has been published in prestigious journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Psychological Review. Waytz's contributions have earned him several accolades, such as the Theoretical Innovation Award and the SAGE Foundation Young Scholar Award. He has also served as a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation. Adam Waytz holds a PhD in social psychology from the University of Chicago and a BA from Columbia University, summa cum laude. His research interests focus on ethics, morality, mind perception, social connection, and the interaction between humans and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research in management and organizations.

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — 2020-08-31

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducting advanced research and teaching courses in management.

Assistant Professor

2011-09-01 — 2015-08-31

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Engaged in teaching and research focused on organizational behavior.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2009-09-01 — 2011-08-31

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research on social psychology.

Awards

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Theoretical Innovation Award

2013-05-15
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SAGE Foundation Young Scholar Award

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Early Career Award

Courses

Micro-Organizational Research Methods Ethics & Executive Leadership Leadership Organizations

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.