Michael Mannino, Ph.D.

Neuroscientist, Artificial Intelligence, and Peak Performance Expert

Michael is currently Chief Science Officer of the Flow Research Collective.  He holds a PhD in neuroscience and complex systems, having researched networks of the human brain involved in attention, and perception.  Michael has also served as Director of Programs at the Institute for Data Science and Computing, working on AI/ML projects in a variety of domains.  His expertise is in the subjects of peak performance, physical and cognitive enhancement, the intersection of neuroscience and fitness, the science of wellbeing, as well artificial intelligence and technology. Michael also has a Master’s degree in philosophy, specializing in philosophy of mind, and consciousness, as well as critical thinking. He has taught these subjects for over 10 years. He is also currently serving on the Singularity University Miami Chapter leadership team. Additionally, he sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of Neuvana Life, a neurotechnology company involving vagal nerve stimulation; Nue.Life, a company blending digital therapeutics with psychedelic assisted therapy; the Society for Neurosports, and several other companies involved in technology, performance, and neuroscience. He is also an amateur athlete, focusing on a variety of different movement modalities, including yoga, animal flow, hand-balancing, and parkour, are among his primary flow activities.  He has been the lead peak performance coach at FRC, working with hundreds of clients, from all walks of life, from high level executives, to athletes, surgeons, students, and many more.