Dr. Zhaotian Luo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhaotian Luo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on Political Economy, Organizational Economics, Formal Theory, and Comparative Politics. He is a formal theorist with a broad interest in political economy, power, and institutions. Professor Luo specializes in developing and applying game-theoretic models to explain the foundation, performance, evolution, and failure of political institutions as well as equilibrium outcomes emerging from strategic interactions among political actors. His current research centers on the dynamics of political power and institutions, particularly in the context of democratic backsliding and authoritarian consolidation. His work has been published in various reputable journals, advancing the understanding of election strategies and the complexities of political environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Political Science.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy