Professor Brian Cox is celebrated as one of the UK’s leading experimental physicists. Renowned for his books and television series that have captivated audiences worldwide, he has played a pivotal role in making science both accessible and exciting to millions.

With his approachable and passionate demeanour,Brian has earned the nickname "rock star scientist," reflecting his earlier career as a professional musician. He holds the title of Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester and is The Royal Society’s Professor for Public Engagement in Science. Additionally, he is a prominent contributor to the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.

Brian has presented a number of acclaimed TV series, including Wonders of the Universe, The Planets, Wonders of Life, and Forces of Nature. These programs explore the underlying science of topics ranging from celestial phenomena to atomic and biological structures. His other television credits include Stargazing, Space Hoppers, The Big Bang, and numerous Horizon episodes. His books, which accompany the Wonders of... series, are best sellers, alongside co-authored works such as Why Does E=mc² ? and The Quantum Universe.

A sought-after speaker, Brian has delivered talks at prestigious events like TED in the United States and the World Economic Forums in Davos and China. Known for combining breathtaking visuals of the cosmos with his signature enthusiasm, his presentations captivate, educate, and inspire. Brian discusses profound topics such as the origins of life, the workings of the universe, and humanity’s shared quest for knowledge.

He highlights the groundbreaking research conducted at CERN, where scientists recreate conditions from a fraction of a nanosecond after the Big Bang to uncover the universe’s fundamental simplicity. Additionally, he explores intriguing subjects like black holes, which he considers the most fascinating objects in existence, and the conditions on Mars that may have supported life 3.5 billion years ago.

Brian is unique in the field of public speaking, touring internationally with his solo lecture show Universal: Adventures in Space and Time. An International Fellow of the Explorers Club, he has received the prestigious Lord Kelvin Award for his efforts in bringing science to the wider public.

When not traveling the globe for filming, Brian writes for various popular and academic publications and co-hosts BBC Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage. This science-comedy show, co-hosted with Robin Ince, blends humour and insight to tackle both profound and light-hearted scientific questions, featuring an array of comedians, scientists, and celebrities on stage and on air.