Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt (16 August 1832 - 31 August 1920 in Germany) is a German physician, psychologist, physiologist, philosopher, and professor, known today as one of the founding figures of modern psychology.

He is widely regarded as the "father of experimental psychology".

In 1879, Wundt founds the first formal laboratory for psychological research at the University of Leipzig.

By creating this laboratory, he is able to explore the nature of religious beliefs, identify mental disorders and abnormal behavior, and find damaged parts of the brain.

In doing so, he is able to establish psychology as a separate science from other topics.

He also forms the first journal for psychological research in 1881.

Asteroids 635 Vundtia and 11040 Wundt are named in his honor.