Michael Haupt, PhD

Overview

Michael Haupt holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego [9] and serves as President at Haupt Data Insights [1][3]. Haupt is a social network scientist and co-founder of the Cognitive Media Lab at UC San Diego [2][4], where research investigates online communication dynamics and misinformation spread using machine learning, natural language processing, and social network analysis [2]. Haupt also conducts experimental research examining how AI models respond to prompt engineering variations [2]. Prior experience includes positions as a Doctoral Researcher at the Global Health Policy and Data Institute [5], Quantitative Research Analyst and Consultant in freelance work [6], and Senior Quantitative Analyst at Insight Strategy Group [7]. Haupt holds a Master's degree in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University [10] and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan [11].

Career history

1. PresidentSep 2024 to presentHaupt Data Insights
2. CMCo-FounderNov 2022 to presentCognitive Media Lab
3. GHDoctoral ResearcherApr 2020 to presentGlobal Health Policy and Data Institute
4. FQuantitative Research Analyst & ConsultantMay 2019 to Sep 2024Freelance
5. ISSenior Quantitative AnalystSep 2017 to Apr 2019Insight Strategy Group (now MarketCast)
6. Research CoordinatorJun 2015 to Jun 2016Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Education

1. Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cognitive ScienceSep 2019 - Jun 2024UC San Diego
2. Master’s Degree, Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences2016 - 2017Columbia University
3. Bachelor's degree, Anthropology2011 - 2015University of Michigan