Biography

Dr. Mohamed Noor is a professor of Biology, the former Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University, and a contracted science consultant for the Star Trek Universe. He teaches and leads a team of staff and students conducting research in the broad areas of genetics and evolution. Dr. Noor has held many elected scientific society offices (including president of the Society for the Study of Evolution and of the American Genetic Association) and research journal editorial positions (e.g., editor-in-chief for "Evolution" 2016-2019). He has also been active in education and outreach, and teaches a popular online course via Coursera on genetics and evolution. Dr. Noor published a book via Princeton University Press that uses Star Trek to teach principles in genetics and evolution: "Live Long and Evolve: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About Evolution, Genetics, and Life on Other Worlds". He regularly gives classes and talks at various venues using science fiction to teach scientific principles, and beginning in 2020, he has served as a contracted scientific consultant for the Star Trek Universe.
- IMDb mini biography by: Mohamed Noor