Dr Kevin Fong OBE

Dr Kevin Fong OBE could be considered quite the renaissance man, with degrees in astrophysics, medicine and engineering. He worked with NASA's human space flight programme bringing a unique perspective on space exploration and the limits of the human body, which he brings to life in his captivating talks at public and corporate events, including delivering the prestigious Royal Institution Christmas Lectures.

As well as previously working as a doctor with NASA, he also flies as part of the UK's Helicopter Emergency Medical Service and was part of NHS England COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response team.

With expertise in risk management, decision-making under extreme pressure and teamwork, developed from his career as a frontline emergency physician, his talks are popular with corporate audiences as well as on television and radio and he has co-presented shows with big names such as Dan Snow. His media career stretches across many stations including Channel 4, BBC Television and BBC Radio 4. Kevin's most recent media success came from his podcast, 13 Minutes to the Moon, which has proved to be a worldwide hit and won Best Factual Podcast at the AIB Awards in 2019.

Kevin was awarded an OBE in 2019 for his services to science, medicine and healthcare.