Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD, is a scientist, educator, and author. He is the Jennie M. Caruthers Chair of Neuroscience and Professor of Biology at the University of Puget Sound and a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award. His research spans developmental biology, neuroendocrinology, and neuroethics. A fellow of the UCLA Art Sci center, his collaborations with artists have led to exhibitions and documentaries that blend the worlds of art and science, highlighting topics like Hox genes, animal umwelts, and biomimicry.
With over 20 years of research and teaching experience, Siddharth brings a unique perspective that bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient mystical practices. His talks reveal how rituals, symbols, and intuitive practices shape the brain, rewire beliefs, and unlock human potential. He hosts the Neural Magic podcast where he explores the neuroscience of belief, ritual, and altered states.
Siddharth was the keynote speaker at NWTS 2023, StaarCon 2025, the UCLA Art Sci Center, and a panelist at the Masters of Tarot workshop (2023) with Mary K. Greer at Omega Institute. In addition, he has been featured at various scientific conferences, art museums, and tarot workshops. He is the author of The Neuroscience of Tarot (2024) and The Neuroscience of Magic (2026), published by Llewellyn Worldwide.
