A university lecturer has won a prestigious award for communicating complex scientific methods to the public.

Professor Anil Seth was awarded the Royal Society Michael Faraday Prize and Lecture award for his work on neuroscience which includes a rap music guide to consciousness and Dreamachine, a multi-sensory experience.

The University of Sussex lecturer follows in the footsteps of scientists like Sir David Attenborough and Brian Cox who both previously won the award for their own work.

Professor Seth said: “I’m delighted and honoured to receive this award. It’s humbling to be recognised for science communication and engagement as these are critical to helping science flourish within society. 

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“It is wonderful that the Royal Society recognises excellence in public engagement alongside its other accolades, and I very much hope that my award this year will encourage other researchers – especially those in the mind and brain sciences – to get involved, and to find ways to combine science and outreach.

"I’m also very grateful to the work of my students and colleagues, without whom I’d have nothing to talk about.”

Professor Seth’s award comes after he was featured in The Guardian as well as on Russell Brand’s podcast. He has also given a number of TED talks.