Dr. Matthew Fulkerson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Fulkerson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. His research primarily focuses on the intricate relationships between emotions, perception, pain, affect, and motivation. With a keen interest in the senses, Fulkerson has extensively explored the nuances of touch and bodily awareness, particularly how these aspects connect and influence human experience. His recent inquiries delve into how sensory experiences shape our understanding of emotional and perceptive states, as well as the motivational foundations behind sensory pleasure and pain.

Research Interests

Emotions Perception Pain Affect Motivation Bodily Awareness Haptic Exploration

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).