Dr. Barry Fitzgerald, also known as “The Superhero Scientist”, is fascinated by science and the superhero genre.
He is a physicist by training, the author of three popular science books (Secret Science of Santa Claus, Secrets of Superhero Science and How to Build an Iron Man Suit), an energetic science communicator, podcaster, and a YouTuber with his channel “The Superhero Scientist” where he shares videos on the science and engineering of superheroes, Star Wars, and other topics.
Barry has spoken all around the world about science and superheroes at schools, universities, science festivals, and companies. For instance, he spoke at TEDxBerlin 2019 about “Being a Responsible Superhero”.
He has seen the 2012 film The Avengers more than 80 times and his superpower will remain a closely guarded secret.