STEM, Author

Dr. Robert E. Hampson is a scientist and author whose passion for both neuroscience and storytelling drives his hard science fiction writing. With a Ph.D. in Physiology & Pharmacology, Dr. Hampson has spent over four decades researching how the brain encodes memory and developing advanced neurotechnologies like brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetics. His work explores the frontier of human potential, and his fiction reflects that same fascination with the future of science and technology.

Known for his rigorous attention to scientific accuracy, Dr. Hampson crafts character-driven stories set in realistic, scientifically grounded worlds. His debut fiction story, “They Also Serve,” was published in 2015, introducing readers to his unique blend of military science fiction and medical innovation. His novel The Moon and the Desert earned critical praise for its realistic portrayal of future technologies, with Publishers Weekly calling it “hard science fiction with a vengeance.”

In addition to his fiction, Dr. Hampson is a professor and science communicator, making complex scientific topics accessible to both students and the general public. He has published more than 30 short stories and co-edited multiple anthologies, with new novels on the horizon. Dr. Hampson’s work captures the thrilling possibilities of tomorrow, rooted in the science of today.