Catherine Asaro (1955–)
Catherine Asaro is an American science fiction and fantasy author known for her "Saga of the Skolian Empire" series, which blends elements of space opera with romance, incorporating theoretical physics and mathematics into her narratives. A former physicist with a Ph.D. in theoretical chemical physics from Harvard University, her scientific background heavily influences the intricate world-building and technological concepts in her stories. She is a prolific writer, often publishing multiple novels a year, and has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Nebula Award.