Karl Deisseroth is an American psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and bioengineer recognised for his pioneering work in optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control the activity of genetically targeted neurons. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1971 and received his medical and doctoral degrees from Stanford University. He serves as a professor of bioengineering and psychiatry at Stanford, where his research explores the neural mechanisms underlying behaviour and mental health. His contributions have advanced neuroscience research and improved scientists’ understanding of brain function and neurological disorders.

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