Robert Sapolsky is an American neuroscientist, primatologist, and author renowned for his research on stress, particularly in primates. Educated at Harvard and Rockefeller University, he serves as a professor at Stanford University, where he explores the complex interplay between biology and behavior. Sapolsky gained public attention for his fieldwork with baboons in East Africa, which served as the basis for his best-selling book "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers." His interdisciplinary approach combines neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology to address key questions about stress, decision-making, and human behavior. Sapolsky is an influential science communicator, making complex topics accessible through lectures, books, and articles.