Dr. John Burkhardt is a neuroscientist and behavioral scientist specializing in competitive behavior change.  Originally a research scientist, John has worked as a professor of neuroscience at universities and institutes in Norway, Portugal, and the United States, and is currently an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University’s risk management program. Outside of academia, John has worked as a behavioral science consultant for management consultancies, marketing agencies, and federal government offices.  John earned a B.Sc. in experimental psychology from Duke University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Wake Forest University.