Alan Lightman

Biography

Alan Paige Lightman is an American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He has served on the faculties of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, holding a joint faculty position in both the sciences and humanities. As a contributing writer for The Atlantic magazine, Lightman explores the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion. He is also the author of the international bestseller Einstein's Dreams and a past member of the United Nations' Scientific Advisory Board.