Description: (Psychologist, University teacher, Psychiatrist, Researcher)
Simon Baron-Cohen is a distinguished British clinical psychologist and professor of developmental psychopathology at the University of Cambridge. He serves as the director of the Autism Research Centre at the university and is a Fellow of Trinity College. Known for his groundbreaking theories on autism, Baron-Cohen has formulated influential concepts such as the mindblindness theory, prenatal sex steroid theory, and empathising-systemising theory. He has significantly contributed to research in various areas related to autism, including prevalence, genetics, neuroimaging, vulnerability, intervention, and synaesthesia. Knighted in 2021, Baron-Cohen is recognized for his exceptional service to individuals with autism.