Albert-László Barabási is a renowned physicist and network scientist who revolutionized the field with his discovery of scale-free networks. He is the Robert Gray Dodge Professor of Network Science and Distinguished University Professor at Northeastern University, with additional appointments at Harvard Medical School and Central European University. Barabási's research has transformed our understanding of complex systems, from cellular networks to social interactions.

He is the author of several influential books, including "The Formula," "Network Science," and "Linked," which have been translated into over twenty languages. Barabási's work has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize from the American Physical Society and membership in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Born in Transylvania, Romania, Barabási now divides his time between Boston and Budapest, where he continues to push the boundaries of network science and its applications across various disciplines.