Dr. Matthew Walker

Sleep Scientist

Matthew Walker, Ph.D. is a British-American neuroscientist and author who serves as a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. Dr. Walker received his Ph.D. in neurophysiology from the Medical Research Council in London and subsequently became a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on the impact of sleep on human health and disease, spanning everything from psychiatric disorders to cardiovascular disease and immune function. His book 'Why We Sleep' became an international bestseller, fundamentally changing how millions think about sleep. Dr. Walker has published over 100 scientific papers and holds numerous awards for his research on sleep. He is known for his ability to communicate complex sleep science in accessible ways, appearing on numerous podcasts and giving one of the most popular TED talks on sleep. His work has revealed the critical importance of sleep for memory consolidation, emotional regulation, metabolic health, and longevity. He advocates for sleep as the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.