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Title: Prof. Jim Al-Khalili (Theoretical Physicist) Interview View count: 83 Rating: 5.0 (3 ratings) Description: Jim Al-Khalili is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey in England, where he also holds a Chair in the Public Engagement in Science. The Professor is also an accomplished author and broadcaster who has presented TV documentaries for the BBC. He has been granted an Honorary Fellowship of the British Science Association - one of only 80 people to receive that honour in the last 200 years. In this interview, Professor Al-Khalili discusses his interest in science and his personal scientific heroes. He also outlines how discoveries about the achievements of scientists in Muslim civilisation (Ibn Sina, Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Al-Haytham etc) had a huge influence on Western giants of science. --------- 1001 Inventions is a global educational initiative that promotes awareness of the scientific and cultural achievements of Muslim civilisation during the Middle Ages and how those contributions helped build the foundations of our modern world. Working with worlds leading academics, 1001 Inventions engages with the public through educational media and interactive global exhibitions, in order to highlight the shared cultural and technological inheritance of humanity. Launched in the United Kingdom in March 2006, 1001 Inventions has successfully educated more than a million people, promoted cross-cultural understanding and strengthened social cohesion. 1001 Inventions was created by the academic Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) with support from the British Government. The 1001 Inventions touring exhibition will embark upon a global tour, starting at the London Science Museum in January 2010 and visiting major international cities over a four-year period. Please sign up to our Twitter and Facebook: www.facebook.com/1001inventions www.twitter.com/1001inventions Tags: jim al-khalili, theoretical physics, university of surrey, british science association, muslim heritage, history, Author: 1001Inventions |
