Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D.
Professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, author, expert speaker, and host of The Matt Walker Podcast on sleep.
Dr. Walker earned his degree in neuroscience from Nottingham University, UK, and his Ph.D. in neurophysiology from the Medical Research Council, London, UK. He subsequently became a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medica School, USA.
Currently, he is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science.
Dr. Walker’s research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease.
He has received numerous funding awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences.
His research examines the impact of sleep on human brain function in healthy and diseased populations. To date, he has published over 100 scientific research studies.
Dr. Walker has written the International Bestseller, Why We Sleep, which aims to reconnect humans with sleep.
Podcast hosted by Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D.
The Matt Walker Podcast
The Matt Walker Podcast focuses on sleep, the brain, and the body. More specifically, it explores how they're all connected and what effects they have on each other. Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley Matt Walker hosts this widening podcast series to discuss these topics further with fellow scientists for a...Learn more about The Matt Walker Podcast
Book written by Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D.
Why We Sleep
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Oct 03, 2017 | 368 PagesSleep is crucial for our overall wellness and lifespan, yet it's still one of the most misunderstood topics. For a long time, science had no idea why we sleep or what benefits it provided. We also didn't know the consequences of not getting enough sleep. The function of sleep was obscure compared to basic drives in life such as eating,...Learn more about Why We Sleep
Topics discussed by Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D.
Topics discussed by Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D. in books and podcast appearances.
Sleep
As human beings we sleep approximately one third of our lives. Optimize your sleep, so that when you wake up you are reenergized to take the day by storm! Sleep is a natural and necessary part of life that aids in the recovery and rejuvenation of the body. The importance of sleep cannot be stressed...
Lifestyle
Life is short, live it to the fullest! Lifestyle can be generally defined as the way in which a person or group lives. It encompasses all aspects of daily life, from the food we eat and...
Longevity
I want to live forever! Longevity refers to the length of time a particular species can live and produce offspring. In humans, longevity is often measured by life...
Sleep Science
Hack your sleep! The science of sleep is a relatively new field that is constantly evolving. Our understanding of sleep and its functions has grown tremendously in...
Hormones
Balance your hormones, they are powerful! Hormones are molecules that are produced by the endocrine glands. These glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream, which carries the hormones to...