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Paul J. Zak

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University Professor at Claremont Graduate University
📍 Carlsbad, California, United States

Paul J. Zak is a professor at Claremont Graduate University and the founder of Immersion, specializing in neuroeconomics and digital health. He leverages neuroscience to build high-trust, high-performance organizations and technologies for human flourishing. Colleagues and clients describe him as smart, generous, authoritative, and a maven in his field.

Publicly known as "Dr. Love, " Paul is passionate about making the science of happiness and human connection accessible to a broad audience. Through his books, like "The Little Book of Happiness, " and frequent speaking engagements, he shares practical, neuroscience-based insights on how people can live better lives.

His pioneering research into the role of the hormone oxytocin in building trust and morality earned him the nickname "Dr. Love. "

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
University Professor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Neuroscience of Experience
His company, Immersion, and recent publications focus on measuring the neurologic value of experiences to understand what captivates the human brain.
Organizational Trust
A core theme in his work, he founded a neuromanagement consultancy to help build high-performance organizations by improving trust.
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Career

Work history

7-1995
University Professor
Claremont Graduate University
11-2017
President
SIX
12-2017
Founder & President
Immersion
1-2013 - 11-2020
Founder
Ofactor, Inc.
3-2015 - 12-2017
Founder and President
ZESTxLabs
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Media appearances

Immersion with Paul Zak - Brainfluence. Featured in Brainfluence Podcast (Spotify)
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Neuroscience of Immersion with Dr Paul Zak: neuromarketing with .... Featured in Spotify
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Education
2005 - 2005
Visiting Fellowship
Harvard University
1989 - 1994
PhD
University of Pennsylvania
1982 - 1989
BA/BA
San Diego State University
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