Alom Shaha (born 1973)[1] is a British-Bangladeshi science teacher, writer, and filmmaker.

[2][3][4][5][6] His books include The Young Atheist's Handbook: Lessons for Living a Good Life Without God,[7] Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder: adventures in science round the kitchen table,[8] and Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines: adventures in making round the kitchen table.

[15][16] Shaha was born in Bangladesh and grew up in a Muslim family in the Elephant and Castle area of London where he developed an interest in atheism.

[23] His work has been recognised by fellowships awarded by Nesta and the Nuffield Foundation,[5] and was made an Honorary Fellow of the British Science Association in 2024.

[18] Shaha has published books on popular science aimed at children, teenagers and their families including: Shaha has co-authored textbooks on GCSE Science and A-Level Physics for the AQA examination board published by Oxford University Press: Alongside appearances on YouTube,[30] Shaha's appearances on mainstream media have included: Shaha speaks Sylheti fluently[5] having been born in a small village in the Sylhet Division of Bangladesh.