Dr. Matthew Hull

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Hull is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, specializing in semiotics, bureaucracy, governance, corporations, urban planning, material culture, and science and technology in South Asia. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, earned in 2003. As the Director of the Center for South Asian Studies, Hull integrates his research interests into a broader understanding of cultural dynamics and institutional frameworks in the region. His work examines how bureaucratic practices and corporate structures shape social and cultural life, particularly in urban contexts. Hull's academic contributions enhance the exploration of material culture and its implications for understanding technology's role in society. He actively engages in teaching, offering courses on responsible conduct in anthropological research and the intersections of corporations and democracy. Hull's research not only informs scholarly dialogue but also contributes to applied discussions concerning governance and planning in South Asian locales.

Research Interests

Courses

Responsible Conduct in Anthropological Research Corporations and Democracy Sociocultural Laboratory International and/or Comparative Topics in Social Sciences

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science