The Fermi Paradox: Drake and Seager Equations and Their Modification

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 18th June 2026 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

Dr. Martin Braddock's work, including his presentations and 2016 article, analyses the Fermi Paradox by comparing the traditional Drake Equation with the modern modified Seager Equation to estimate the probability of finding intelligent life.

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Speaker: Martin Braddock Dr

Martin Braddock holds degrees in Biochemistry and Radiation Biology and has held academic positions at the Universities of Dundee and Oxford for 11 years. He has worked in The BioPharmaceutical industry at Glaxo SmithKline and AstraZeneca for 29 years specializing in drug discovery and development for new medicines to treat patients with cardiovascular and respiratory disease and rheumatoid arthritis. In September 2024, he set up his own consulting business Genixiconsulting Ltd and works with universities, European funding bodies and corporations to help them better develop the 'Science Behind their Business'