Dr. Sotiris Masmanidis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sotiris Masmanidis is an Assistant Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. His research focuses on Neuroengineering, Neuroscience, and the development of Neural Probes. He investigates the intricacies of motor control and learning through innovative technologies in neuroengineering. Masmanidis has contributed significantly to the field with notable publications that explore the intersections of physics and biomedical engineering. His expertise lies in understanding how neural circuits operate and developing tools to probe and manipulate these circuits to further understand motor functions and cognitive processes. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Physics from University College London and a PhD in Applied Physics from California Institute of Technology. At UCLA, he leads a research lab dedicated to cutting-edge projects aimed at bridging engineering and neuroscience.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.