“My father was a research scientist in tropical medicine, so I always assumed I would be a scientist, too. I felt that medicine was too vague and inexact, so I chose physics.”

Theoretical physicist and cosmologist from the UK, active in the 20th and 21st centuries. His work revolutionized the understanding of black holes, singularities, and the origins of the universe. Known for bridging complex physics with accessible public engagement, he also explored the intersection of science and philosophy.