Geoffrey A. Landis
Geoffrey Alan Landis (/ˈlændɪs/; born May 28, 1955) is an American aerospace engineer and author, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary exploration, interstellar propulsion, solar power and photovoltaics. He holds nine patents, primarily in the field of improvements to solar cells and photovoltaic devices and has given presentations and commentary on the possibilities for interstellar travel and construction of bases on the Moon, Mars, and Venus.
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Landis at the 75th World Science Fiction Convention, Helsinki, 2017 | |
| Born | May 28, 1955 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Scientist, author |
| Education | New Trier High School, Winnetka, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Brown University |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Notable awards | Hugo Award Nebula Award Locus Award Rhysling Award |
| Spouse | Mary A. Turzillo |
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Supported by his scientific background Landis also writes hard science fiction. For these writings he has won a Nebula Award, two Hugo Awards, and a Locus Award, as well as two Rhysling Awards for his poetry. He contributes science articles to various academic publications.