Dr. Miguel Centeno

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Biography

Miguel Centeno is the Musgrave Professor of Sociology at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, where he also serves as Vice Dean. His research focuses on the sociology of global systemic risks, food, and agriculture, and he is the founder of the Research Community on Global Systemic Risk. Centeno has published influential works including 'War and Society' (Polity, 2016), 'Global Capitalism' (Polity, 2010), and 'States and Nation Making in the Iberian World' (Cambridge, 2013, 2018, 2023). His scholarly contributions also include 'Worlds Collapse' (Routledge, 2022) and he is currently working on a new book project that explores the sociology discipline. His academic work reflects a deep engagement with the interplay between society and global processes, positioning him as a leader in socio-political research.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.