Anton Machacek was appointed bye-fellow of Fitzwilliam College in 2021.  He works as part of the Isaac Physics team at the Cavendish Laboratory providing an Open Platform for Active Learning for school students.  He studied as an undergraduate and postgraduate at Trinity College, Oxford, where he also held a position as a College Lecturer.  His research was in laser produced plasmas, however his real joy was in teaching.  On completing his doctoral studies, he worked as a physics teacher in British secondary schools for 20 years where he held roles including Head of Physics, Director of Sixth Form Studies and Assistant Headteacher.  His passions include his faith (he has served as a church minister), his family, writing physics textbooks and aviation (he is a pilot and flight theory instructor).