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Derek Muller is listed as a television presenter, YouTuber and television producer. Derek Muller was born on November 9, 1982 in Traralgon, Victoria, Australia. That works out to 43 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Sydney. Listed accolades include Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award (2016).
My Take
Derek Muller, the mind behind Veritasium, is to me one of the most important science communicators working today. A genuine physicist trained at the University of Sydney, he built a channel with over twenty million subscribers and billions of views by treating viewers as curious rather than ignorant. What I admire most is his method: he leans into misconceptions, lets you sit in your wrong assumptions, then dismantles them, which is far harder and more honest than simply reciting facts. That fusion of academic rigor and storytelling instinct is rare. In an age drowning in noise, having someone make people genuinely think feels like a small public service.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Derek Muller
- Name (Japanese)
- デレク・ミュラー
- Reading
- でれく・みゅらー
- Born
- November 9, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
- Occupation
- television presenter / YouTuber / television producer / scientist
2. Background
- University
- University of Sydney
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Veritasium | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.veritasium.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek%20Muller
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16221926
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Derek Muller born?
Born November 9, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Derek Muller from?
Derek Muller is from Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
What does Derek Muller do?
Derek Muller works as television presenter, YouTuber, television producer, scientist.
What is Derek Muller known for?
Notable works include Veritasium.
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