Dr. Roy Sugarman

Dr. Roy Sugarman is a neuroscientist and inventor, currently serving as chief neuroscientist at BoxPlay. He is also acting director of psychology at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre in Sydney and a conjoint senior lecturer in psychiatry at the University of New South Wales in Australia.

With a background in clinical psychology and neuropsychology, Sugarman works with individuals recovering from injury as well as elite professionals in athletics, the military and corporate settings. His current work with Transhuman Inc. focuses on improving mental health through its Social Health Innovations division, founded by Amanda Johnstone, who was named one of Time magazine’s Next Generation Leaders in 2019 and Startup CEO of the Year by CEO Magazine.

Education

University of Johannesburg
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical Neuropsychology
1991 - 1992

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Master’s Degree, Clinical Psychology
1989 - 1990

University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor’s Degree, Honours in Applied Psychology
1987

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor’s Degree, Biological Psychology
1984 - 1986

Witwatersrand Technicon
Diploma in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Orthotist/Prosthetist
1977 - 1979