Brian Greene

Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist and professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, where he directs the Center for Theoretical Physics. He has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of superstring theory, including the co-discovery of mirror symmetry and the discovery of spatial topology change. Co-founder of the World Science Festival, Greene is known to the public through several best-selling books, including Icarus at the Edge of Time and The Fabric of the Cosmos. He has hosted two PBS NOVA miniseries based on his books, made numerous media appearances from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to “Charlie Rose,” and had cameo roles in Hollywood films including Frequency, Maze, and The Last Mimzy. Greene’s honors include a Peabody Award for “The Elegant Universe with Brian Greene.”