Dr Josh Smalley

Dr Josh Smalley is a passionate science communicator, presenter and baker, with a doctorate in chemical biology. He was a finalist of the 2023 series The Great British Bake Off, where he was renowned for his impressive showstopper bakes and steadfast attention to detail. In 2024, Josh founded the Science Kitchen at the University of Leicester, where he brings together the worlds of science and baking to deliver lectures, demonstrations and videos to enthuse the public and inspire the next generation of scientists. As a science communicator, Josh has developed shows to present at venues including the Royal Institution, Cheltenham & Edinburgh Science Festivals and at New Scientist Live. He has hosted ‘Science of Baking’ webinars with the likes of the Royal Society of Chemistry, written for the New Scientist, co-authored 3 food science books with Dorling Kindersley and frequently delivers talks at schools and universities.