Jim Ottaviani is an American author who is best known for writing non-fiction graphic novels about the history of science. Born on February 5, 1960, Ottaviani is a former nuclear engineer with a master's degree in nuclear engineering and a graduate degree in library science. He has made a name for himself in the literary world by creating works that combine his scientific background with his passion for storytelling and education. Ottaviani's graphic novels often focus on the lives and achievements of famous scientists, bringing their complex theories and discoveries to life in an accessible and engaging format. Some of his well-known works include "Feynman" about the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, "Primates" about primatologists Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas, and "The Imitation Game," which tells the story of the mathematician Alan Turing. His works are praised for their meticulous research and their ability to make science captivating to both young and adult readers.