Dr. Eric Mazumdar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Mazumdar's research lies at the intersection of machine learning and economics. He is broadly interested in developing tools to understand how to confidently deploy machine learning algorithms in societal-scale systems. This research necessitates a deep understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of learning algorithms, particularly in uncertain and dynamic environments where strategic agents—humans and algorithms—interact. Practically, his work applies concepts from Algorithmic Game Theory, Social Learning Dynamics, and Behavioral Economics to address these challenges. Mazumdar's academic background includes a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2015 and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2021. His affiliation with Caltech has allowed him to contribute significantly to the Center for Social Information Sciences.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Teaching and conducting research at the intersection of machine learning and economics.

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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