Dr. Michio Kaku is an internationally recognized theoretical physicist, bestselling author, and acclaimed futurist, widely considered one of the most influential figures in science today. As the co-founder of String Field Theory, he is actively engaged in completing Einstein’s quest for a single, unified theory that summarizes all the physical laws of the universe. His unique expertise allows him to bridge the deepest mysteries of physics with the tangible future of human life.
Dr. Kaku's academic foundation is formidable: he graduated summa cum laude from Harvard and received his PhD in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. He currently holds the Henry Semat Chair in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York, having also taught at Harvard and Princeton. Beyond his fundamental research, he is an authority in predicting trends affecting business, medicine, finance, and society based on the latest scientific research.
He is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including The God Equation: The Quest for the Theory of Everything and Quantum Supremacy. His prior bestseller, The Future of the Mind, hit #1 on multiple bestseller lists, showcasing his ability to make complex topics accessible and compelling. Dr. Kaku has also hosted numerous science specials for major networks, including the Discovery Channel and BBC-TV, and serves as the science correspondent for CBS This Morning.
As a speaker, Dr. Kaku provides audiences with an authentic, authoritative, and inspiring understanding of the world's future. His presentations are based on interviews with top scientists and his own groundbreaking work, offering a clear vision of the next decades in robotics, AI, biotechnology, and space travel. He equips business leaders and general audiences with the most authoritative perspective on how current scientific breakthroughs will revolutionize our way of life.