Merlin Sheldrake

Bio

Merlin Sheldrake is a British biologist, mycologist and award-winning author best known for his work exploring the hidden world of fungi. Born in 1987, he completed a PhD in tropical ecology at the University of Cambridge, focusing on plant–fungus interactions in tropical forests. Sheldrake became internationally recognised following the release of his bestselling 2020 book Entangled Life, which brought fungal ecology into mainstream conversation and won major science-writing awards. Beyond writing, he continues to contribute to ecological research, conservation, and public education, and is involved with global fungal-network initiatives. His work is defined by a deep curiosity about ecological interconnectedness and the role fungi play in shaping life on Earth.