Steve Fleming, a highly esteemed neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London (UCL), is an exceptional keynote speaker renowned for his pioneering research in metacognition and self-awareness. Known for his engaging and insightful presentations, Steve’s most notable achievement is his groundbreaking work in understanding how the brain reflects on its own thoughts, a study that has significantly advanced the field of cognitive neuroscience.
Steve's academic journey began at the University of Oxford, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Psychology with Physiology. His passion for understanding the human mind led him to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL under the supervision of prominent figures in the field. His early research focused on the neural mechanisms underlying perceptual decision-making, laying the groundwork for his later contributions to understanding human self-awareness and consciousness.
Steve’s career is marked by numerous accolades and achievements. He was awarded the prestigious Wellcome Trust/Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellowship, which supports outstanding researchers. In 2021, he published his influential book ‘Know Thyself: The Science of Self-Awareness’, which has been praised as a seminal work in popular science, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience. Steve also leads the Metacognition Group at UCL’s Department of Experimental Psychology and is a Group Leader at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry, where he continues to push the boundaries of neuroscience research.
Steve Fleming is a sought-after keynote speaker, particularly due to his ability to make intricate scientific ideas both accessible and compelling. His expertise in metacognition, the neuroscience of decision-making, and consciousness makes his talks not only informative but also transformative for a wide range of audiences. Organisations looking to enhance their understanding of human cognition and decision-making processes would greatly benefit from his insights. Hiring Steve offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leading voice in neuroscience, whose work is at the forefront of understanding the human mind.
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Steve Fleming's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Metacognition: The Science of Self-Reflection
- Neuroscience of Decision-Making and Consciousness
- Human Self-Awareness and Cognitive Processes
- The Intersection of Neuroscience and Psychology
- Computational Models of Consciousness and Metacognition
- 2023 - Awarded the Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship for his contributions to cognitive neuroscience
- 2021 - Published ‘Know Thyself: The Science of Self-Awareness’
- 2018 - Appointed Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London
- 2017 - Received the Royal Society/Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellowship
- 2015 - Awarded the British Psychological Society's Spearman Medal for outstanding early-career research
- 2013 - Earned the Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship in Basic Biomedical Science
