Ryan D. Hurd

Ryan D. Hurd is a dream researcher, educator, and author who founded Dream Studies Press, an online publishing platform dedicated to sleep, dreams, and consciousness research.14 He has a background in archaeology, having spent nearly a decade as a lab and field archaeologist before shifting his focus to studying the mind and dreams.2

Professional Background

Hurd is currently based in Philadelphia and serves as the owner of Dream Studies Press.3 He has presented his work to a wide range of audiences and is recognized for his contributions to the field of dream studies.4 His research interests include:

• Lucid dreaming
• Consciousness studies
• Sleep paralysis
• Altered states of consciousness

Academic and Publishing Work

Ryan Hurd has made significant contributions to the academic study of dreams:

• He is a Lecturer in Psychology and Holistic Studies at John F. Kennedy University.7
• Hurd has authored and co-authored several books on dreaming, including "Lucid Dreaming: New Perspectives on Consciousness in Sleep" and "Dream Like a Boss: Sleep better, dream more, and wake up to what matters most".68
• His work has been cited in scholarly publications, indicating his impact in the field of dream research.7

Online Presence

Hurd maintains an active online presence to share his research and engage with the public:

• He runs the Dream Studies Portal website (dreamstudies.org), where he provides advice, inspiration, and encouragement for those interested in lucid dreaming and consciousness research.1
• On social media, he can be found on Twitter under the handle @dreamstudies, where he discusses dream research and other topics.5

Through his work at Dream Studies Press and his various publications, Ryan D. Hurd continues to contribute to the understanding of dreams, consciousness, and related fields of study.