Jim Al-Khalili

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Full Name	Jim Al-Khalili
Occupation	Author
Date Of Birth	Sep 20, 1962(1962-09-20)
Age	62
Birthplace	Baghdad
Country	Iraq
Birth City	Baghdad Governorate
Horoscope	Virgo

Jim Al-Khalili Biography

Jim Al-Khalili is one of the most popular and richest Author who was born on September 20, 1962 in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.

Jameel Sadik “Jim” Al-Khalili OBE FRS FInstP (born 20 September 1962) is a British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster. 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 is a frequent commentator about science in other British media.

In 1989, Al-Khalili was awarded a Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) postdoctoral fellowship at University College London, after which he returned to Surrey in 1991, first as a research assistant, then as a lecturer. In 1994, Al-Khalili was awarded an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Advanced Research Fellowship for five years, during which time he established himself as a leading expert on mathematical models of exotic atomic nuclei. He has published widely in his field.

Jim Al-Khalili Net Worth

Jim Al-Khalili is one of the richest Author from Iraq. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Al-Khalili 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Al-Khalili was born in Baghdad in 1962. His father was an Iraqi Air Force engineer, and his English mother was a librarian. Al-Khalili settled permanently in the UK in 1979. After completing (and retaking) his A-levels over three years until 1982, he studied physics at the University of Surrey and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1986. He stayed on at Surrey to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nuclear reaction theory, which he obtained in 1989, rather than accepting a job offer from the National Physical Laboratory.

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Who is Jim Al-Khalili Dating?

According to our records, Jim Al-Khalili married to Julie Frampton. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Al-Khalili’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2007, he was a judge on the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction and has been a celebrity judge at the National Science & Engineering Competition Finals at The Big Bang Fair. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours. In 2013 he was awarded an Honorary Degree (DSc) from the University of London.

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Joan Ranked on the list of most popular Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Iraq. Jim Al-Khalili celebrates birthday on September 20 of every year.

In early 2009, he presented the BBC Four three-part series Science and Islam about the leap in scientific knowledge that took place in the Islamic world between the 8th and 14th centuries. He has contributed to programmes ranging from Tomorrow’s World, BBC Four’s Mind Games, The South Bank Show to BBC One’s Bang Goes the Theory. In October 2011, he began a programme on famous contemporary scientists on Radio Four, called The Life Scientific. The first of this series featured his interview with Sir Paul Nurse.

What did Jim Al-Khalili discover?

Jim Al-Khalili CBE FRS FInstP
Alma mater| University of Surrey (BSc, PhD)
Known for| The Life Scientific
Spouse(s)| Julie Frampton
Awards| Michael Faraday Prize (2007) Kelvin Medal and Prize (2011) Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication (2016)

What is Jim Al-Khalili famous for?

Jim Al-Khalili is a famous British physicist and author of Iraqi descent. A professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey, Al-Khalili gained fame for writing a popular science book named “Blackholes, Wormholes and Time Machines”. He often appears on several television shows to explain scientific ideas.

Where does Jim Al-Khalili work?

Jim Al-Khalili OBE is a Cultural Fellow within King’s College London. A scientist, author and broadcaster, Jim is currently a professor of physics at the University of Surrey where he currently teaches and conducts research in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.

What's next Jim Al-Khalili?

What’s Next?: Jim Al-Khalili Predicts the Future in 2018. In his new book What’s Next?, Jim Al-Khalili takes readers on a tour down the rabbit-hole of future technology and scientific discovery, considering everything from the possibilities of teleportation to the limits of AI.

What does Khalili mean?

Khalili (Arabic: خلیلي) is a common Arabic-based surname, meaning “ originating from Al-Khalil also known as Hebron”. It is composed of root word Khalil (meaning “companion” or “friend”) plus the Arabic suffix “i” meaning “from” or “of”. Khalili is also commonly used in Persian, Afghani and other Muslim surnames.