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. He was one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, alongside Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein. His most famous works include the Foundation series, I, Robot, and The Gods Themselves. He was a prolific writer, producing over 500 books spanning multiple genres, including mystery, history, and science.

A Few Fun Facts:

▪ Asimov was afraid of flying and rarely traveled by airplane.
▪ He had a PhD in biochemistry and worked as a professor before becoming a full-time writer.
▪ His "Three Laws of Robotics" have influenced real-world AI and robotics ethics.
▪ He wrote a book in every category of the Dewey Decimal System except for one.