Ronald W. Morrison was born in Chicago. After graduation from college, he became a U. S. Navy pilot. Later, he worked in the defense industry building flight simulators before becoming a consulting scientist and engineer for defense and intelligence organizations. He has recently transitioned from working scientist to full-time author.
His published books include both non-fiction and fiction. With a lifelong passion to always be learning something new, he holds a BS in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, an MBA, and a PhD in information technology, specializing in biologically-inspired artificial intelligence techniques.
He currently resides in northern Virginia.