Dr. Michael Platt

Professor

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Biography

Michael L. Platt is the James S. Riepe University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience, Department of Marketing at the Wharton School, and Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. His lab investigates the biological mechanisms that underlie decision-making and social interactions, focusing on the implications of these processes for health, welfare, and business across societies. His current research interests include applying insights from brain science to business challenges in branding, marketing, and performance. Platt has received significant funding from various prestigious organizations and has authored over 170 peer-reviewed articles. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his teaching and research contributions. He is also a founding co-director of the Duke Center for Neuroeconomic Studies and has developed educational content for courses on neuroscience in business.

Research Interests

Courses

PSYC 3100: Human: Biology Human Behavior, Cognition, Culture

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.