Khizer Khaderi Age, Biography » StarsUnfolded

Birth NameKhizer KhaderiProfession(s)• Stanford Professor
• Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgeon
• Technologist
• Entrepreneur
• FuturistKnown For• Creating the Field of Symbiotics at Stanford University, including the Laws of Symbiotics™ & the Symbiotic Framework for Intelligence

• Founding Director of the Stanford Human Perception Lab and Stanford Vision Performance Center

• Early pioneer in neuromodulatory software technologies

• Developed foundational machine-to-human interaction technologies, including the Vision Performance Index

• Thought leadership in policy, governance, and ethical standards for the co-evolution of humans and machines, including establishing the Symbiotic Oath at Stanford University

• Thought leadership in ambient intelligence spanning gaming, wearables, spatial computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart cities

Physical StatsHeight (approx.)6’0” (183 cm)Eye ColourEspresso BrownHair ColourBlackCareerAcademic & Professional RolesUniversity of California, Davis (UC Davis) Eye Center

• Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology (2011)

• Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service

University of Utah Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

• Adjunct Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (2016-2018)

Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine

• Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (2018 – Present)

• Faculty, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) (2019 – Present)

• Faculty, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (2021 – Present)

• Founding Director, Stanford Human Perception Laboratory (SHPL)

• Founding Director, Stanford Vision Performance Center

EntrepreneurshipiSportGames Inc.

• Founder & CEO (2006-2010)

• Developed one of the first non-invasive neuromodulatory software platforms for video games, translating gameplay into real-world improvements in vision and athletic performance.

Vizzario

• Founded Vizzario Inc. (2014-2023)

• Early pioneering technology involving multimodal techniques, edge computing, wearables, and perception-based artificial intelligence for advancing human-machine interaction across retail, gaming, and healthcare.

Professional & Advisory RolesSphairos Inc

• Consultant (2021 – Present)

• Provides consulting and intellectual property (IP) licensing across AI, consumer technology, healthcare, biotechnology, medtech, wearables, and spatial computing.

Magic Leap

• Board Advisor, Neuroscience & Technology (2014 – 2021)

• Provided strategic guidance to Magic Leap, a pioneer in spatial computing

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

• Technology and Innovation Collaborator

• Represented the CITRIS and the Banatao Institute on cross-sector technology and innovation initiatives across the University of California system.

Industry & Global Advisory

• Technology: Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft

• Gaming & Interactive Media: Riot Games, Epic Games, Activision, Unity

• Sports: National Basketball Association (NBA)

• Global Organisations: World Health Organization (WHO), International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), The World Bank

Selected Publications & Book Chapters• Co-authored a book chapter on the role of video games in sports performance in Transforming Gaming and Computer Simulation Technologies Across Industries (2017)

• Co-authored the International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus paper on sports-related ophthalmology issues in elite sports (2023)

• Authored a chapter on Esports Medicine in ACSM Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review (2nd Edition) (2024)

• Co-authored ‘The Next Generation of Healthcare Ecosystem in the Metaverse,’ highlighting the future of digital healthcare (2024)

Awards, Honours, AchievementsAwards & Honours

• Full Tuition Honors at Entrance Scholarship, University of Utah (1995)

• Outstanding Student Achievement Award, University of Utah

• Magna Cum Laude, University of Utah (1997)

• Selected among the Sacramento Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’ honourees (2013)

Academic Achievements

• Graduated with a Master of Public Health at age 19 (1998), becoming the youngest student in his class

• Completed a Doctor of Medicine (MD) at age 23 (2002), becoming the youngest graduate in his medical school class

Notable Achievements

• Contributor to President Barack Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)

Board CertificationDiplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology (2008)Personal LifeDate of Birthc. 1980Age (as of 2026) 46 Years (approx)BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, United StatesNationalityAmericanCollege/University• The University of Utah, USA

• University of Arizona, USA

• Keck School of Medicine, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, USA

Educational Qualification(s)• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Behavioural Science and Health, University of Utah (1995-1997)

• Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Utah (1997-1998)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Utah School of Medicine (1998-2002)

Medical Training• Transitional Internship: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington (2002-2003)

• Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Arizona (2003-2006)

• Fellowship: Neuro-Ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California (2010-2011)

ReligionIslamPolitical InclinationNon-partisan (Independent)AddressStanford Byers Eye Institute, 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303Hobbies & InterestsTravel, Food, Fitness & Performance, Sports, Healthspan, Sci-Fi, Writing, Acting, TechnologyFavouritesCuisinesSouth Asian, Arabic, Asian (Japanese, Thai, Chinese)ActorsLeonardo DiCaprio, Dave Chappelle, Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, Oscar Isaac, Michael B. Jordan, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Gary Oldman, Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Vince Vaughn, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Mahershala Ali, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Rami Malek, Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Aziz Ansari, Himesh Patel, Dev Patel, Glen Powell, Austin Butler, Ramy Youssef, Tom Hardy, Daniel Ings, Christian BaleActressesLily James, Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Ana de Armas, Keira Knightley, Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jenna Ortega, Camila Morrone, Viola Davis, Susan Sarandon, Deepika Padukone, Kate Hudson, Natalie Portman, Eiza GonzalezFilmsGhost in the Shell (1995), Friday (1995), Star Wars Trilogy (1977), The Princess Bride (1987), Willow (1988), The Matrix (1999), The Fifth Element (1997), Ocean’s (film series), Harry Potter (film series), The Lord of the Rings (film triology), Minority Report (2002), Pirates of the Caribbean (2003), Love Actually (2003), Wedding Crashers (2005), Nacho Libre (2006), The Departed (2006), Blood Diamond (2006), Talladega Nights (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008), Sherlock Holmes (2009), The Hangover (2009), Inception (2010), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Her (2013), Zombieland (film series), Ex Machina (2014), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), The Gentlemen (2019), Dune (2021)SingersThe Weeknd, 2Pac (Tupac Shakur), The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie), Usher, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Johnny Cash, Stromae, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Prince, Michael Jackson, Childish Gambino, Taylor SwiftTV ShowsThe Wayans Bros. (1995), The Daily Show (1996), Scrubs (2001), Breaking Bad (2008), Sherlock (2010), Luther (2010), Black Mirror (2011), Game of Thrones (2011), Vikings (2013), Lovesick (2014), Silicon Valley (2014-2019), Mr. Robot (2015), Narcos (2015), Better Call Saul (2015), The Last Kingdom (2015), Stranger Things (2016), Atlanta (2016), The Night Manager (2016), Man Like Mobeen (2017), Snowfall (2017), Money Heist (2017), Altered Carbon (2018), Succession (2018), Jack Ryan (2018), Mirzapur (2018), Sacred Games (2018), The Boys (2019), The Mandalorian (2019), Ramy (2019), The Righteous Gemstones (2019), Devs (2020), Ted Lasso (2020), Foundation (2021), The White Lotus (2021), Invincible (2021), House of the Dragon (2022), Andor (2022), Slow Horses (2022), Reacher (2022), Mo (2022), The Peripheral (2022), The Last of Us (2023), Extrapolations (2023), One Piece (live-action) (2023), Fallout (2024), The Gentlemen (2024), Dune: Prophecy (2024), A Gentleman in Moscow (2024), The Day of the Jackal (2024), Deli Boys (2025)Bands & GroupsBlink-182, Coldplay, Manchester Orchestra, Bleachers, Wu-Tang Clan, 112, NIN, Tame Impala, Goth Babe, Vampire Weekend, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam, The Strokes, Kings of Leon, Bloc Party, Cage the Elephant, UB40, The Fugees, Beastie Boys, Erasure, The Cure, No Doubt, The All-American Rejects, The Rolling Stones, The 1975, Jimmy Eat World, Husbands, Royal Otis, Yaz, Radiohead, Pixies, Pet Shop Boys, The Cranberries, MGMT, The Beatles, NSYNC, One Direction, ABBA, OutKastCartoonsLooney Tunes (1930), The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (1959), The Flintstones (1960), Underdog (1964), Jonny Quest (1964), Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!(1969), The Smurfs (1981), Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983), G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983), Transformers (1984), Voltron (1984), ThunderCats (1985), Robotech (1985), Galaxy Rangers (1986), SilverHawks (1986), DuckTales (1987), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) (1987), Beetlejuice (1989), The Simpsons (1989), Tiny Toon Adventures (1990), Darkwing Duck (1991), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992), Batman: The Animated Series (1992), Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994), Freakazoid! (1995), Family Guy (1999), American Dad! (2005), and Disney’s classic cartoonsColoursAzzurro, Burgundy, Crimson, Turquoise, Black, White, Emerald, Purple, Mint GreenMoney FactorNet Worth (approx.)Valuation of multi millions of dollars by institutional investors based on IP and equity holdings (as of 2026)