You’re not alone in that. But most scientists that are publicly known are often science popularizers. Such as Hawkings, Dawkins, Tyson, Cox.. but probably litt

You’re not alone in that. But most scientists that are publicly known are often science popularizers. Such as Hawkings, Dawkins, Tyson, Cox.. but probably little is known about their actual work. (Exception being Hawkings in that list although he did pass away some years ago so would not count)