Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was a prolific American author and biochemist, best known for his groundbreaking works in science fiction and popular science. Born in Petrovichi, Russia, Asimov immigrated with his family to the United States at the age of three and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
A brilliant student, he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Columbia University and later taught at Boston University. Despite his scientific career, Asimov is most celebrated for his literary output—writing or editing more than 500 books and thousands of essays across multiple genres.
Asimov is widely recognized for his “Foundation” series, which earned him a special Hugo Award for “Best All-Time Series,” and for the “Robot” series, which introduced the Three Laws of Robotics, influencing modern AI ethics. He also wrote extensively on science topics for general audiences, making complex ideas accessible.
Isaac Asimov died of heart and kidney failure in 1992, leaving a lasting legacy in both science and science fiction.