Dr. Ming Hsu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ming Hsu is an academic at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on neuroeconomics and the intersection of economics and neuroscience. His research investigates how the brain makes decisions and how these processes influence economic behavior. He has contributed to the understanding of decision-making under uncertainty and the complexities of consumer choices. Hsu's academic journey includes a PhD in Economics from the California Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona, graduated Summa Cum Laude. He is actively involved in the Neuroeconomics Laboratory and associated with the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration in his fields of interest.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.