1. Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry known for his works of science fiction and popular science books. 2. Asimov is considered a master of science fiction and was part of the "Big Three" science fiction writers along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. 3. Asimov penned numerous short stories and works across many genres, publishing over 500 books in his lifetime.