Dr. Ariel Zetlin Jones

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ariel Zetlin-Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota, where he also received an M.S. in the same field. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy Mathematics from Williams College. Zetlin-Jones's research primarily focuses on blockchain technologies and cryptography. He has been prominently involved in Carnegie Mellon University's Secure Blockchain Initiative, which addresses various challenges in distributed ledger technologies. He has also contributed to the University Blockchain Research Initiative, fostering academic research and technical development in the blockchain space. His work has been recognized through participation in conferences and collaborations that aim to advance the field of blockchain education and research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.