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William Struthers
Neuroscientist and Biopsychologist
William Struthers is a Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he has been on faculty since 1999.3 He holds a Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.13
Research and Expertise
Dr. Struthers specializes in several areas:
- Behavioral neuroscience
- Neuroethics
- Biological bases of spirituality and personhood
- Science and faith dialogue
His research focuses on:
- Neural mechanisms of behavioral arousal and processing novel environments
- Executive functioning in the prefrontal cortex
- Compulsive sexuality and pornography use
Dr. Struthers employs various research methods, including stereotaxic surgery, immunochemistry, and functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS).3
Teaching and Publications
At Wheaton College, he teaches courses on:
- Behavioral neuroscience
- Men and addictions
- Biological bases of behavior
Dr. Struthers is the author of "Wired for Intimacy" (2009), which explores compulsive pornography viewing behaviors through a neuroscientific lens.2 This work led to presentations at the British and Australian Parliaments.2
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
He is a Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion and has spoken at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion on faith and neuroscience.3
Personal Interests
Outside of his academic work, Dr. Struthers has diverse interests:
- Music (he plays guitar and previously played bass in a rock cover band)
- Literature (particularly "The Lord of the Rings")
- Comic books
- British soccer
He has been married for nearly 30 years and has three children.2
