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Jim Al-Khalili

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British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster

United KingdomScientistsBorn 1962 · age 64
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Jameel Sadik Al-Khalili is an Iraqi-British theoretical physicist and science populariser. He is professor of theoretical physics and chair in the public engagement in science at the University of Surrey.

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Al-Khalili talking about determinism at QED 2011Al-Khalili talking about determinism at QED 2011

Awards 8

2018Fellow of the Royal Society
2016Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication
2015honorary doctorate
2011Kelvin Prize
2007Michael Faraday Prize
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Institute of Physics
IET Kelvin Lecture

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Jameel Sadik Al-Khalili is an Iraqi-British theoretical physicist and science populariser. He is professor of theoretical physics and chair in the public engagement in science at the University of Surrey. He is a regular broadcaster and presenter of science programmes on BBC radio and television, and a frequent commentator about science in other British media.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1962 · age 64
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20 languages

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