Dr. Morten Kringelbach

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Biography

Morten Kringelbach is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and Aarhus University, where he directs the Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing. His research goals are focused on reverse-engineering the human brain to elucidate heuristics that enable survival and thriving. He particularly investigates hedonia (pleasure) and eudaimonia (the life well-lived), exploring their effects on health and disease, as well as elucidating the breakdown of anhedonia in neuropsychiatric disorders. His interdisciplinary team consists of philosophers, psychologists, musicians, artists, social scientists, physicists, biologists, anthropologists, and neuroscientists. They employ advanced analysis methods and multimodal behavioral stimuli to study emotional and cognitive states across various populations. His work includes using neuroimaging and behavioral tasks to understand parent-infant relationships and the impact of music on the brain, as well as the potential of psychedelics in treating treatment-resistant neuropsychiatric disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Leading research in Neuroscience and directing the Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing.

Professor

— Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Involved in research related to music and brain studies.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.