Dr. Gabriel Lopez Moctezuma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gabriel Lopez-Moctezuma is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at California Institute of Technology. His research centers on collective decision-making, employing quantitative methods to evaluate elections and political behavior. His studies delve into the effects of sequential decision-making processes within committees, particularly citing the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and the U.S. Supreme Court. Lopez-Moctezuma's work also encompasses an analysis of electoral competition and voting behavior across various contexts including the United States, Mexico, and the Philippines. He joined Caltech in 2017, enhancing the faculty with his expertise in political economy and political science. His academic journey includes a B.A. from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico in 2007, followed by an M.A. from Princeton University in 2012, and a Ph.D. completed in 2016. His commitment to the field is evident through his numerous working papers and selected publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Joined the faculty in the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, focusing on political economy and quantitative analysis of political behavior.

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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