Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Astronomy
David Block earned his PhD in astronomy from the University of Cape Town and is professor emeritus at the University of the Witwatersrand. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society at 19, he has published over 100 papers and conducted research at Caltech, Harvard, ANU, and ESO. His work has twice appeared on the cover of Nature. He speaks globally on science and faith, inspiring audiences to “look up—and never give up.” He received South Africa’s NSTF Award for science communication. He lives in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Our staff scholars are leaders in their fields, combining academic excellence with a commitment to exploring the harmony between science and the Christian faith.
Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
Read More
Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
Read MoreBring a trusted voice to your event, podcast, or platform. RTB scholars engage audiences around the world with compelling scientific evidence that supports the Christian faith.
Learn More
