Dr. Michael Koenigs

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Koenigs is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on improving mental healthcare and promoting resilience among individuals who are currently or formerly incarcerated. He leads the Koenigs Lab, which conducts clinical trials, engages with stakeholders, and performs basic studies on psychological and neurobiological functions that are relevant to emotion and decision-making. His work includes a longstanding collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, which enables him to work directly with people currently incarcerated in state prisons, as well as those re-entering the community. Dr. Koenigs’s innovative research approach is dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being in underrepresented populations, making significant contributions to our understanding of the intersection of mental health and the justice system.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences