Dr. Michael Kearns

Professor

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Biography

Michael Kearns serves as the National Center Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer and Information Science. He is the founding director of the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences. Kearns has made significant contributions to various fields including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Algorithmic Game Theory. His research interests also extend to Computational Social Science and Quantitative Finance, focusing on topics like Algorithmic Trading and the vulnerabilities of AI models. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named a Fellow of the ACM and recognized by the National Academy of Sciences.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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National Academy of Sciences

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Paper Award

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Student Paper Award

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Student Paper Award

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George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research

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Henry Bryna David Endowment Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.