Jim Al-Khalili Scientist

Jameel Sadik "Jim" Al-Khalili OBE (born 20 September 1962) is an Iraqi-born British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster. He is currently Professor of Theoretical Physics and Chair in the Public Engagement in Science at the University of Surrey. He has hosted several BBC productions about science and is a frequent commentator about science in other British media. In 2014 Al-Khalili was named as a RISE (Recognising Inspirational Scientists and Engineers) leader by the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).He has been President of the British Humanist Association since January 2013.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 20, 1962
Birth name	Jameel Sadik Al-Khalili
Birth place	Baghdad , Iraq
Citizenship	United Kingdom
Residence	United Kingdom
Education	University of Surrey
Known for	The Life Scientific