Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was a Russian-born American writer and professor of biochemistry, best known for his works of science fiction and popular science. Born in Petrovichi, Russia, he emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of three and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Asimov earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Columbia University and later taught at Boston University School of Medicine. A prolific author, he wrote or edited more than 500 books across a wide range of subjects, including science, history, literature, and religion. He is most celebrated for his 'Foundation' series, which helped shape modern science fiction, and his 'Robot' series, which introduced the famous Three Laws of Robotics. In addition to his fiction, Asimov was a master of popular science writing, making complex topics accessible to general audiences. He received numerous awards, including multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, and is regarded as one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writers of the 20th century, alongside Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein.