Ken Liu is an American author of science fiction and fantasy, known for his innovative style that blends East Asian and Western traditions. Born in 1976, Liu has established himself as a significant figure in speculative fiction, winning multiple awards including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards.

Liu's short fiction has appeared in various prestigious publications such as F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, and Clarkesworld. His acclaimed short story, "The Paper Menagerie," is notable for being the first to win the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards simultaneously.

He is also recognized for his work as a translator, notably for translating the Chinese science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel.

Liu's epic fantasy series, The Dandelion Dynasty, described as "silkpunk," features engineers in the place of wizards. This series, published by Simon & Schuster, includes the novel The Grace of Kings, which was a finalist for the Nebula Award.

Besides his writing, Liu has worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. He is also a public speaker, discussing topics such as futurism, machine-augmented creativity, and the history of technology.