Robert grew up in Oklahoma, exploring wilderness trails, reading science fiction, and hoping to visit other worlds. He eventually got his wish and moved to California. After earning a doctorate in ...ver maisRobert grew up in Oklahoma, exploring wilderness trails, reading science fiction, and hoping to visit other worlds. He eventually got his wish and moved to California. After earning a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley, he worked as a research scientist at Pfizer in San Diego. He now consults for local biotech firms, but broader interests drove him to write fiction. He is also author of The Vinyl Enigma, a science fiction novel.ver menos