Rob Dunn is an American biologist, evolutionary ecologist, and science writer whose work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. A professor of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University, he is widely known for translating cutting-edge ecological research into engaging books for general readers. His bestselling book *Never Home Alone* reveals the rich ecosystems of microbes, insects, fungi, and other organisms that inhabit our homes, fundamentally changing how readers think about everyday environments. More recently, *A Natural History of the Future* examines how the laws of ecology and evolution can help us understand humanity's future in a rapidly changing world.