Dr. Daniel Björkegren

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Daniel Björkegren. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Daniel Björkegren is an Assistant Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, specializing in digital transformation and applied machine learning with a focus on developing economies. His work emphasizes the development of methods that ensure algorithms are humane, robust, transparent, and aligned with societal values. He is an affiliated member of the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development and MIT’s Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Björkegren holds a Ph.D. in Economics and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University, as well as a Bachelor degree in Physics from the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Digital Transformation Applied Machine Learning Developing Economies Algorithmic Transparency

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)