Professor Dr. Loran Nordgren

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Biography

Loran Nordgren is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management. His research, rooted in behavioral science, seeks to understand the psychological forces that influence the adoption of new ideas and initiatives within organizations. He is known for his contributions to the field of choice architecture and behavior change, and has published extensively in leading academic journals such as Science. Nordgren has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Theoretical Innovation Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. He is a Fulbright Scholar and has authored a bestselling book, 'The Human Element: Overcoming Resistance to New Ideas,' which spent multiple weeks on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller list. In addition to his research, he is an accomplished educator, having received several teaching awards including Kellogg’s Management Teacher of the Year. He also directs Kellogg’s executive MBA programs and has founded a behavioral design agency, Aerocept, aimed at helping organizations overcome barriers to innovation.

Research Interests

Choice Architecture Behavior Change Motivation Influence Organizational Change Collaboration Decision-Making

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teach courses and conduct research in management and organizations.

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Conduct research and teach in management and organizations.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Conduct research and teach in management and organizations.

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Free University • Amsterdam

Conduct research and teach in social psychology.

Awards

Theoretical Innovation Award

2007-01-01

Kellogg’s Management Teacher of the Year

Einhorn-Hogarth New Investigator Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement

Required:3

TOEFL

Total

Required:90

IELTS

Overall

Required:7

Prerequisites

U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.