Brian Cox is a renowned British physicist known for his engaging approach to science communication and his work in particle physics. Born on March 3, 1968 in Oldham, England, Cox moved from a successful musical career as a keyboardist for the band D:Ream to academia, making significant contributions to the field of physics.
He gained widespread recognition through his role as presenter of several BBC science programmes, including wonders of the universe and infinite monkey cage. His ability to explain complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner has made him a respected figure in the scientific community and the popular media.
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- Full name: Brian Edward Cox
- Date of birth: March 3, 1968
- Age: 56 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Particle physicist, professor, science communicator
- Height: 1.76m
- Parents: Charles McArdle Campbell Cox and Mary Ann Gillerin
- Siblings: One sister
- Spouse: Gia Milinovich (m. 2003)
- Children: Alan Cox, Orson Cox, Thorin Kamran Charles Cox, Margaret Cox
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Brian Cox is 56 years old and was born on March 3, 1968. He grew up in the small town of Chadderton, near Oldham, where he had a variety of interests including dance, gymnastics and bus and plane spotting. His parents, Charles and Mary Cox, worked in Yorkshire Bank, his mother as a teller and his father as a manager.
A pivotal moment in Cox’s early life was reading Carl Sagan universe At the age of 12, this inspired him to pursue a career in physics. He attended Hume Grammar School from 1979 to 1986. Despite initially struggling with maths, receiving a D grade in his A-levels, he worked hard to improve his grades. He continued his studies at the University of Manchester, graduating with a BSc with First Class Honors in Physics in 1991. He subsequently studied for a PhD in Philosophy at the same university, where he completed his thesis: Double diffraction dissociation during large momentum transfer1998.
personal life
Brian Cox married American science communicator Gia Milinovich in 2003. The couple had two children: Torin Kamran Charles Cox and Margaret Cox. They maintain a relatively private family life, with Cox often balancing his professional and personal commitments.
Profession
Cox’s musical career began in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the keyboardist for the bands Dare and D:Ream. D:Ream achieved significant success with their hit songs things can only get betterwhich was associated with New Labour’s election campaign in the late 1990s.
Moving from music to academia, Cox joined the University of Manchester as Professor of Particle Physics. He has made significant contributions to projects such as the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.
In addition to his academic work, Cox has become a household name through his science communications. He has presented a number of BBC programs exploring a variety of scientific topics, written popular science books and co-hosted infinite monkey cagea popular science comedy radio show.
Awards
Brian Cox has received numerous accolades for his contributions to science communication and education:
- OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to science (2010)
- CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for Science (2020)
- Lord Kelvin Award from the British Association for Public Participation in Science (2006)
- Royal Television Society Award for Best Presenter (2011)
net worth
Brian Cox’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million. His wealth comes from his academic salary, royalties from his books, and income from television programs and documentaries that promote scientific understanding.
dispute
Brian Cox has occasionally faced controversy, mostly related to his outspoken views on scientific topics and public engagement. He criticizes media coverage of issues such as climate change and advocates for evidence-based reasoning and investment in science education.
His candid discussions of scientific topics have sometimes generated backlash, especially from those skeptical of the mainstream scientific consensus. Nonetheless, Cox is widely respected for his ability to bridge the gap between academia and the public.
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film chronology
- wonders of the universe
- Wonders of the Solar System
- human universe
- force of nature
- infinite monkey cage
books
- Why E=mc²?
- Quantum Universe: Everything that can happen will happen
- wonders of the universe
- human universe
- force of nature
- planet
- Black holes: the key to understanding the universe
