Dr. Brian Cox is a British physicist, professor, and popular science communicator known for his work in particle physics. He is a professor at the University of Manchester and has contributed to research at the CERN laboratory, where the Large Hadron Collider is located. His research focuses on the fundamental particles that make up the universe. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Cox is a well-known television presenter. He has hosted several science programs, including the acclaimed series Wonders of the Universe and Wonders of Life, which aim to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public.