Derek Muller

Derek Muller is a highly experienced Creative Director at Veritasium, where since October 2010, Derek has been responsible for writing, directing, filming, editing, animating, and starring in science-related videos, leveraging a PhD in Physics Education Research obtained from the University of Sydney and over a decade of video production experience. Prior to Veritasium, Derek served as a Presenter for Catalyst at ABC TV from 2011 to 2013, focusing on research, writing, and presenting. Additionally, as Head of Science at Matrix Education from March 2006 to October 2010, Derek managed a team of approximately 20 teachers and 12 tutors, delivering education in physics, chemistry, and biology to over 800 high school students, while also implementing a comprehensive company-wide database. Earlier in Derek's career, from July 2004 to February 2006, experience included supervising second-year students as a Laboratory Demonstrator at the University of Sydney. Derek holds a BSc in Engineering from Queen's University.