Dr. Michael Muthukrishna

Professor

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Biography

Professor Michael Muthukrishna is a leading scholar in Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics, where he also serves as the Director of the PhD Programme in Psychological and Behavioural Science. His research focuses on fundamental questions regarding human and animal behavior, cultural evolution, and how psychological processes influence social change. He employs a unique methodological approach, utilizing both mathematical computational modeling and experimental data science methods drawn from psychology and economics. His work encompasses topics such as the rise of large-scale cooperation, cross-cultural differences, and artificial intelligence's role in enhancing human capabilities. Muthukrishna has contributed significantly to understanding economic and evolutionary psychology, publishing extensively, and founding initiatives like LSE Culturalytik. He has earned several prestigious awards, highlighting his contributions to the field and his research impact.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

London School of Economics • London, UK

Teaching and research in Economic Psychology and related fields.

Awards

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HBES Early Career Award

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HBES Rising Star Award

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APS Rising Star

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CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar

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SAGE Emerging Scholar Award

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics