Prof. Michael (Mike) Garrett is the inaugural Sir Bernard Lovell Chair of Astrophysics at the University of Manchester, and Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. Garrett’s scientific interests range from studies of compact cosmic objects in our Galaxy to investigations of high-redshift systems in the early Universe. Garrett has a significant interest in SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and related public outreach activities. In 2018, he developed a new multidisciplinary course at the University of Manchester – Are we Alone? The course regularly attracts 150 students/yr. He is a co-vice chair of the IAA’s SETI Permanent Committee and sits on the Advisory Boards of the SETI Institute and Breakthrough Listen. He has published more than 150 refereed journal papers.

Michael is one of the advisor of Tour de Moon