Dr. Omer Tamuz

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Biography

Omer Tamuz is a Professor of Economics at the California Institute of Technology. His academic work specializes in microeconomic theory, information, risk and uncertainty, and social choice, integrating concepts from mathematics into his economic research. Tamuz has explored diverse topics including social learning and epistemology while connecting these fields through various mathematical frameworks. Notably, his research emphasizes the importance of graphs and geometry in economic learning models and the application of probability theory and ergodic theory in understanding economic behavior. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Tel Aviv University, a Master of Science from the Weizmann Institute of Science, and a Ph.D. received in 2013. His professional trajectory includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Caltech before his promotion to Professor in 2019. Tamuz has received several accolades for his contributions to the field, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Sloan Research Fellowship in Mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Held a position focusing on microeconomic theory and its mathematical applications.

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Promoted to Professor, continuing research in economics with an emphasis on uncertainty and decision theory.

Awards

#2020

National Science Foundation CAREER Award

#2020

Sloan Research Fellowship Mathematics

#2019

Caltech Division Humanities Social Sciences Brass Award

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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