Daniel T. Willingham

Daniel T. Willingham Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, where he has taught since 1992.

He earned his B.A. from Duke University and Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard University.

Initially focused on the brain basis of learning and memory, his research now centers on applying cognitive psychology to K-12 education.

Willingham writes the "Ask the Cognitive Scientist" column for American Educator magazine and has authored several books on education.

His work has been translated into ten languages, establishing him as a prominent figure in the field of cognitive science and education.