Raj Raghunathan

Raj Raghunathan is the Zale Centennial Professor of Business at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, where he explores the impact of judgments and decisions on happiness and fulfillment. His research has been published in prestigious scientific journals and featured in major media outlets. Raghunathan's popular Psychology Today blog, "Sapient Nature," has garnered over 1.5 million views. His Coursera course, "A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment," has attracted over 250,000 students from 196 countries and was voted the Top MOOC of 2015, 2016, and 2017. His book, "If you're so smart, why aren't you happy?" has been translated into 13 languages since its 2016 launch. Raghunathan has delivered numerous keynote lectures, including a TED talk viewed by over 17 million people worldwide. He has also given talks at TEDx Austin, TEDx Delhi, l'echappee volee, and Texas Enterprise. His work combines academic rigor with practical insights, making him a leading voice in the field of happiness studies and its applications in business and personal life. Raghunathan can be reached at raj@happysmarts.com for inquiries or collaborations.