Publications
Published books
Jim is a prominent author who has written 14 books on popular science and the history of science, between them translated into twenty-six languages. One of his latest books, ‘The World According to Physics’, was shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Prize.
Academic work
Jim is a theoretical physicist at the University of Surrey where he holds a Distinguished Chair in physics as well as a university chair in the public engagement in science. In 2018, he helped establish at Surrey the world’s first doctoral training centre in quantum biology and, in 2020, set up a new Quantum Foundations Centre.
The Joy of Science
First published April, 2022
Today’s world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. The Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a little more scientifically.