Dean Buonomano Keynote Speaker

Professor of Neurobiology and Psychology at UCLA and leading neuroscientist
Wall Street Journal bestselling author exploring the neuroscience of time, learning and memory
Internationally recognised speaker on brain science, cognition and human decision-making

Dean Buonomano's Biography

Dean Buonomano is a Professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Psychology at UCLA, and an investigator in the Integrative Center for Learning and Memory. His research focuses on neural computation and the neural basis of learning and memory.

He is one of the foremost experts on the neuroscience of time and has published dozens of scientific articles, many in leading journals such as Science, Nature Neuroscience, and Neuron. Dean is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Brain Bugs: How the Brain’s Flaws Shape Our Lives (2011), which explores the causes and consequences of the brain’s flaws as an information-processing device, and Your Brain Is a Time Machine: The Neuroscience and Physics of Time (2017), which examines how the brain constructs our perception of time through the lens of neuroscience and physics.

Radio and TV appearances include Fresh Air (NPR), In Between the Lines (PBS), and The Agenda (TVO). Buonomano has presented at the World Science Festival, and his research has been highlighted in many national and international magazines and newspapers, including, Discover, Newsweek, Scientific American, Zeit, Cosmos, Hörzu Wissen, and the New Yorker.

The Neuroscience of Time and Human Perception

Learning, Memory and the Brain

Decision-Making and Cognitive Bias

How the Brain Shapes Reality

He helps leaders and organisations understand how the brain shapes learning, memory, decision-making and our perception of time, providing insights that enhance performance, innovation and human potential.
He translates groundbreaking neuroscience into practical, engaging ideas, making complex concepts accessible and relevant for business leaders, educators and curious audiences alike.
He combines world-leading research in neurobiology and psychology with a deep understanding of learning, memory and neural computation, offering a unique perspective on how the brain influences the way we think, learn and adapt.
As a UCLA professor and bestselling author of Brain Bugs and Your Brain Is a Time Machine, he has helped reshape our understanding of the brain’s strengths, limitations and perception of time.
His thought-provoking keynotes equip audiences with fresh insights into the neuroscience of behaviour, learning and decision-making, inspiring new ways of thinking about the human mind and its remarkable capabilities.