Brian Randolph Greene, born on February 9, 1963, is an American physicist renowned for his work on string theory and popularizing complex scientific concepts. He is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University and the director of Columbia's Center for Theoretical Physics. Greene is also the chairman and co-founder of the World Science Festival.
Greene is best known for his contributions to superstring theory, including the co-discovery of mirror symmetry and spatial topology change. His work aims to bridge the gap between general relativity and quantum mechanics. He has written several best-selling books, including "The Elegant Universe," "The Fabric of the Cosmos," "The Hidden Reality," and "Until the End of Time," all of which have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. He also hosted two Emmy and Peabody Award-winning NOVA miniseries based on his books. "The Washington Post" has called him "the single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world today".
Greene's popularization of science extends beyond books and television. He co-founded the World Science Festival in 2008 with producer Tracy Day, which aims to bring science to a broader audience through various media. He has also had cameo roles in films such as "Frequency" and "The Last Mimzy," and appeared on "The Big Bang Theory". Greene's work has earned him numerous accolades, including a Peabody Award for "The Elegant Universe with Brian Greene". In 2022, he was awarded the Pupin Medal.
