Dr. Dean Mobbs

Professor

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Biography

Dean Mobbs is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and holds the Allen V. C. Davis Lenabelle Davis Leadership Chair at the Caltech Brain Imaging Center, where he also serves as Director. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Birmingham in 1999 and a Ph.D. from University College London in 2008. Mobbs has been an integral part of Caltech, beginning as an Assistant Professor in 2016 and advancing to Professor in 2020. His research interests lie at the intersection of behavioral ecology, emotion, economics, and social psychology, with a focus on understanding the neural, computational, and behavioral dynamics of human social and emotional experiences. He applies brain imaging, computational modeling, and innovative behavioral techniques to investigate the neurobiological systems responsible for fear and anxiety, contributing to insights on how people learn from their environments. Mobbs's work spans various domains including Social, Computational, Affective Neuroscience, neuroecology, and social decision neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Leading research and development in the field of cognitive neuroscience.

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in cognitive neuroscience.

Awards

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Chen Scholar

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APS Fellow

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APS Janet Spence Award

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NARSAD Young Investigator Award

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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