Jim Al-Khalili
Physicist, author, and academic in the UK
Born
September 20th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An Iraqi-English physicist and a prominent author. Specializes in the field of theoretical physics and has contributed to popular science literature. Holds a professorship at the University of Surrey. Presented several documentaries that explore scientific concepts and their implications. Published multiple books aimed at making science accessible to a wider audience.
Presented BBC documentary series 'The Secrets of Quantum Physics'
Authored the book 'Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Science'
Served as a public advocate for science and education
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