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United States Dr. Mike North is a scientist and engineer who has transitioned from hosting Discovery Channel shows to founding his own company, Slow Wave, which focuses on human healing technologies.
Hosted several shows including “Prototype This” and "Outrageous Acts of Science," and featured on their official YouTube channels.
Featured as an expert (Engineer/Scientist) on the TV program "Outrageous Acts of Science", a show that highlights internet videos and provides explanations from science and engineering experts.
Assembled a team of engineers and scientists to use vibrotactile technology to drive human body and mind into a state of resonance and internal flow, focusing on healing humans from the inside out.
Presented as a speaker, highlighting his innovator background and Discovery Channel hosting.
A speaker at the event, discussing 'Technodelics, The Power of Set and Setting,' focusing on using technology like audio-tactile stimulation to enhance psychedelic therapy.
Features content that takes viewers behind the scenes of spectacular projects, people, and ideas while they are being created, with Dr. North traveling the world.
A nonprofit founded by Mike North that brings together individuals from various fields such as engineering, design, and business.
Delivered a talk on "How to Invent the Future?" focusing on his science background and role as a Science Channel host.
Dr. Mike North is an accomplished scientist and engineer known for his work in various fields of innovation. He holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in science and has contributed to numerous engineering spectacles. Dr. North gained public recognition as a four-time host on the Discovery Channel, notably for the hit series “Outrageous Acts of Science” and “Prototype This.” His television appearances, spanning from 2008 to 2018, showcased his ability to demystify complex scientific principles for a broad audience.
His career includes an academic background, having taught at UC Berkeley, and his research has been published in the scientific journal Nature. A significant achievement in his early career was creating an electric hotrod that was awarded “best green car” at SEMA in 2009. He also designed a 30,000-pound water slide simulator. Beyond these achievements, Dr. North has delivered numerous talks, including a commencement address at UC Santa Barbara and acting as an emcee for MIT Technology Review’s Emtech Singapore.
Currently, Dr. North is focused on his company, Slow Wave, where he leads a team of engineers and scientists. Their mission involves utilizing vibrotactile technology with intelligent patterns of pulsed pressure waves to guide the human body and mind into a state of resonance, aiming to enhance internal states of flow and healing. His work with Slow Wave is exploring applications like optimizing human psychophysiology to complement psychedelic therapy.
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