Antonio Damasio
Awards & Honours
2
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Covers
Damásio's work has earned him a place among the most influential neuroscientists of his generation. His somatic marker hypothesis reshaped our understanding of decision-making, and his books have been translated into dozens of languages, reaching readers worldwide. The Prince of Asturias Award, one of Spain's highest honors, recognized his scientific achievements. In 2026, USC Dornsife honored him and his wife with the Public Value Award for Lifetime Achievement, celebrating their decades of collaborative research and mentorship.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience
Endowed chair at USC.
University Professor
USC's highest academic rank.
Director, Brain and Creativity Institute
Founded the institute in 2005.
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct professor position.
Emeritus Professor
Emeritus professor of psychology, philosophy, and neurology.
Magazine Covers
Publishers Weekly
May 2026
Mind, Body, Consciousness: PW Talks with Antonio Damasio
Science News
January 2022
Feature on 'Feeling & Knowing'
MIT Technology Review
June 2014
The Importance of Feelings