Professor Jim Al-Khalili, CBE FRS
Professor at the University of Surrey, distinguished Chair in theoretical physics, author, broadcaster, and humanist.
Dr. Jim is a highly-esteemed theoretical physicist at the University of Surrey and holds both the esteemed Distinguished Chair in Physics as well as an equally prestigious university chair for public engagement in science.
Armed with his Ph.D. in nuclear reaction theory from 1989, he has contributed numerous articles to the field and currently specializes in open quantum systems and biomedical applications of quantum mechanics.
He is a renowned author and radio host with fourteen science-based books to his name, in addition to twenty-six translation languages. His works seek to educate the masses on matters of popular science and scientific history alike.
As an acclaimed presenter of science documentaries, such as the Bafta-nominated Chemistry: A Volatile History, he has become a household name. He also hosts the long-running BBC Radio 4 program The Life Scientific every week.
Jim is a distinguished individual who has contributed immensely to the field of Science and its communication.
As an esteemed past president of the British Science Association, he was bestowed with several honors including the Royal Society Michael Faraday Medal, Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal, Institute of Physics Kelvin Medal as well as Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication.
For his groundbreaking work in science and services towards it, Jim was honored with OBE (2007) followed by CBE (2021).
Podcast hosted by Professor Jim Al-Khalili, CBE FRS
The Life Scientific
Professor Jim Al-Khalili interviews the world's greatest minds, exploring their life stories and groundbreaking discoveries. In these conversations, he delves into how science will improve our lives in years to come. From the development of new drugs and treatments to cutting-edge technologies, Professor Al-Khalili speaks with experts from all...Learn more about The Life Scientific
Book written by Professor Jim Al-Khalili, CBE FRS
Life on the Edge
The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology
Jul 28, 2015 | 368 PagesLife is undeniably one of the most incredible miracles in the world; however, the mystery stands—how did life come to be? Despite modern advances--cloning and synthetic biology included-- mankind is yet to create anything living entirely by means of non-living materials. Groundbreaking research by Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe Macfadden suggests...Learn more about Life on the Edge
Topics discussed by Professor Jim Al-Khalili, CBE FRS
Topics discussed by Professor Jim Al-Khalili, CBE FRS in books and podcast appearances.
Quantum Energy
The elixir of life! Quantum energy is the energy of the universe that everything is made of. It is the energy that binds together the particles that makeup atoms and...
Genetic Disorders
Great advancements are being made everyday! An abnormality causes genetic health issues in an individual's genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents to their...
Brain
Sharpen your brain power! The human brain is the central organ of the nervous system, and with approximately 86 billion neurons, it is the most complex structure known in the...