Matthew Botvinick is Director of Neuroscience Research at DeepMind and Honorary Professor at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit at University College London.He is known for his influential work in the fields of computational neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and artificial intelligence. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of decision-making, cognitive control, and learning processes. Botvinick's research often combines theoretical modeling with experimental studies to uncover the underlying mechanisms of complex cognitive functions. He has explored topics such as working memory, attention, and the interplay between emotion and cognition.