Studied self-control, decision-making, and neurological disorders at a top UK neuroscience institution, publishing academic papers in elite journals. During that work, Erman established collaborations with doctors and scientists around Europe. He used a full range of cutting-edge and traditional scientific methods including behavioral experiments, brain imaging, brain stimulation, survey/questionnaire methods, and advanced statistics.&nbsp;

Award: Degree with highest distinction. Erman used fMRI brain imaging to investigate how the human brain performs during decision-making.&nbsp;

Award: First class honors degree. Erman studied the foundations of human behavior and the mind. In a research project, he used eye-tracking to investigate human eye movements, and tested how subliminal messages affect responses.&nbsp;

<ul><li>Published a book for psychology/neuroscience researchers with the publisher Taylor &amp; Francis. </li><li>Wrote articles about the brain and mind for Medium, many of which are commissioned by editors and featured on the front-page for their 60 million users. </li><li>Worked with other outlets and wrote content for business clients.</li></ul>

Science Writer

<ul><li>Helped leading organizations around the world to better understand human behavior and the brain. </li><li>Worked with large multinationals and also smaller market research companies, business consultants, and tech startups.&nbsp;</li><li>Clients: Google, Unilever, UBS, Virgin, Quadrangle, Scarlett &amp; Grey, and Discovery.</li></ul>

Neuroscience Consultant

ZavFit is a wellbeing startup that is focused on helping people improve their health and happiness.<ul><li>Worked closely with a financial tech startup based in the UK, developing an app to help people use their money in a way that makes them happier and healthier.</li><li>Provided leadership in behavioral science, neuroscience, and product development.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Behavioral Science Advisor

Peak is a cognitive training app, named in App Store Best of 2014 and Google Play Best of 2015 and 2016. <ul><li>Led and managed all scientific operations, growing from less than 1 million users to 25 million users during the time at the company. </li><li>Supervised research and product development to create innovative digital products in mental health and cognitive training. </li><li>Coordinated projects with leading institutions around the world, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, New York University, Northampton Saints Rugby Club, and Unilever.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Head of Science

<ul><li>Studied decision-making and cognitive biases. </li><li>Attracted worldwide media attention and were featured in popular news outlets across the world, including BBC, The Telegraph, LA Times, and Vice.</li></ul>

Neuroscientist

Wrote on the science of anxiety management and its behavioral benefits.

How to Control Your Emotions and Achieve More

Erman Misirlisoy

Produced an article about the benefits of music for brain development.

Music Therapy for the Premature Brain

Produced an article that explains what exactly is happening to the brain during a dream.

What Happens in the Brain When You're Dreaming

Created an article on the reliability and effectiveness of sleep-tracking apps.

Do Sleep-Tracking Apps Actually Help You Sleep Better?

Wrote about the close relationship between anxiety and lack of sleep.

Why a Lack of Sleep Makes You Anxious

Featured in a popular news outlet Vice about a study on how brain training could affect the Northampton Saints players' performance on the field.

A Pro Rugby Club Is Using a Brain Training App to Study Concussion

Featured in BBC on his research that shows how goalkeepers in penalty shoot-outs make a predictable error that could influence the outcome of the game.

Goalkeepers' Penalty 'Flaw' Revealed

Wrote about how to train ourselves to control brain activity.

How Neurofeedback Is Revolutionizing Stress Management

Created an article on cognitive advantages of nature scenes.

How Much Time Outdoors Do You Really Need?

Produced an article on how the internet is changing one's brain.

This Is Your Brain on the Internet

English (British)

A writer, scientific expert, and business consultant, Erman Misirlisoy has offered his clients cutting-edge insights from behavioral science and neuroscience. His consulting has helped multinationals, including Google, UBS, Unilever, and Virgin. As a diverse and experienced science writer, he has created popular science articles and published academic articles and books for technical audiences.

Erman Misirlisoy

Employment Highlights

Education Highlights

Portfolio

How to Control Your Emotions and Achieve More

Music Therapy for the Premature Brain

What Happens in the Brain When You're Dreaming

Do Sleep-Tracking Apps Actually Help You Sleep Better?

Why a Lack of Sleep Makes You Anxious

A Pro Rugby Club Is Using a Brain Training App to Study Concussion

How to Control Your Emotions and Achieve More

Music Therapy for the Premature Brain

What Happens in the Brain When You're Dreaming

Do Sleep-Tracking Apps Actually Help You Sleep Better?

Why a Lack of Sleep Makes You Anxious

A Pro Rugby Club Is Using a Brain Training App to Study Concussion