Dr. George Wu

Professor

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Biography

George Wu is a scholar at the University of Chicago Law School, focusing on behavioral science, psychology, and decision-making processes. His research delves into the intricacies of goal-setting, motivation, cognitive biases, and negotiation strategies. Wu's work has been published in numerous prestigious journals, including Cognitive Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Management Science. He serves as the inaugural faculty director of the Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership and has previously been associated with the Harvard Business School, where he held positions as an assistant and associate professor. His academic journey includes a decision analyst role at Procter & Gamble prior to his graduate studies. Throughout his career, Wu has contributed to various editorial boards, including Management Science and the Journal of Behavioral Decision Making. In 2020, he was honored with the Chicago Urban League’s Humanitarian Award and received the Emory Williams Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

John P. Lillian Gould Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Holds a professorship in the law school and engages in behavioral science research.

Barry Jan Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Professor

— Present

Chicago Booth School of Business • Chicago, IL

Visiting professor with focus on behavioral aspects of business.

Assistant/Associate Professor

— 1997-01-01

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Taught and researched in managerial economics and negotiation.

Lecturer

— Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Lectured on decision-making processes.

Decision Analyst

— Present

Procter & Gamble •

Worked as a decision analyst prior to academic career.

Awards

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Chicago Urban League’s Humanitarian Award

2020-01-01
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Emory Williams Award for Excellence in Teaching

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy