Dr. William Brady

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William Brady is an Assistant Professor in the Management & Organizations Department at the Kellogg School of Management. His research examines the dynamics of emotion at the social network level and the consequences for group behavior. Recent work explores human psychology in AI-mediated social contexts and how these interactions shape emotions and intergroup attitudes. By combining tools from behavioral science and computational social science, Brady aims to develop person-centered and design-centered interventions that enhance digital social interactions. His scholarly contributions have been published in leading journals such as Science, PNAS, and Nature Human Behaviour, and he has garnered media attention from outlets like the New York Times, BBC, Wired, and the Wall Street Journal. Recognized for his impactful work, Brady was selected as an Association for Psychological Science Rising Star and received the SAGE Emerging Scholar award.

Research Interests

Courses

Micro-Organizational Research Methods Negotiations Fundamentals

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.