Dr. Ian Stevenson was a Canadian psychiatrist known for his research on reincarnation and past-life memories. He worked at the University of Virginia and published numerous books and articles on the subject, focusing on cases of children who claimed to remember past lives. His work aimed to investigate these claims scientifically. Stevenson conducted extensive field studies, particularly in countries like India and Sri Lanka, where he documented over 2,500 cases. He often interviewed children and their families, gathering evidence to support their memories. His research sparked interest and debate in both the scientific and spiritual communities regarding the nature of consciousness and existence.