Professor Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson
Professor
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Biography
Erik Brynjolfsson is the Jerry Yang Akiko Yamazaki Professor at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and holds courtesy appointments as a Professor of Economics and Operations, Information & Technology at the Graduate School of Business. He is also a Research Associate with the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research primarily focuses on the effects of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and the overall economy on business dynamics. Brynjolfsson co-authored six books, including those on the Machine Age. His work contributes significantly to academic discourse on technology's impact on economic structures and has established the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, which he directs.
Research Interests
Experience
Senior Fellow
2020-01-01 — PresentStanford Institute for Human-Centered AI • Stanford, CA
Lead research initiatives focusing on the intersection of technology and economic impacts.
Director
2020-01-01 — PresentStanford Digital Economy Lab • Stanford, CA
Oversee the development and implementation of research on the digital economy.
Research Associate
1995-01-01 — PresentNational Bureau of Economic Research • Stanford, CA
Conduct research in digital technology and economic impacts.
Courses
Requirements for Stanford University
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
GRE General
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Statement of Purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Resume/CV
Specialization Notes
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.