Dr. Gabriel Lopez Moctezuma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gabriel Lopez-Moctezuma is an Assistant Professor in the field of Political Science at the California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on analyzing collective decision-making within committees and elections, employing quantitative methods, structural estimation, causal inference, and text analysis. He studies the effects of sequential decision-making bodies such as the Federal Open Market Committee and the U.S. Supreme Court. His research interests also encompass electoral competition and voting behavior in the United States, Mexico, and the Philippines. Lopez-Moctezuma joined Caltech in 2017, contributing to the university's strengths in political economy and political science. Previously, he has held academic positions and has been actively involved in research and publication in his field. His academic journey includes earning a B.A. from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México in 2007, an M.A. from Princeton University in 2012, and a Ph.D. in 2016.

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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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