Dr. Antonio Rangel

Professor

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Biography

Antonio Rangel studies the computational neurobiological basis of human decision making. He employs a variety of tools from neuroscience, economics, psychology, and computer science, utilizing techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), single-unit recordings from human patients, and eye-tracking. His research delves into decision neuroscience, neuroeconomics, and behavioral economics, focusing on the neurocomputational foundations of simple choice, self-control, and altruism. Rangel is the Bing Professor of Neuroscience, Behavioral Biology, and Economics and has held various academic positions at Caltech since 1997, becoming a Professor in 2010 and a Bing Professor in 2013. His work integrates interdisciplinary aspects to further understand the processes underlying human choice.

Research Interests

Experience

Bing Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Bing Professor in Neuroscience, Behavioral Biology, and Economics.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Visiting Associate

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Visiting Associate in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Instructor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Instructor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Awards

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NOMIS Distinguished Scientist Award

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Fellow

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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