Mark Burgess

Mark Burgess is a theoretical physicist turned computer scientist working as a technologist for IT innovation around the world, as well as a writer with many interests. His books span from fiction to hard science, and he actively writes philosphically in his blog about all aspects of modern information culture. He is an active public speaker on the international conference circuit, and is engaged in promoting science to a wide audience.

He was Professor of Network and System Administration at Oslo University College from 1994-2011 and has since founded several technology companies. Mark Burgess obtained a PhD in Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University, for which he received the Runcorn Prize.