Adrian Mak

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Adrian Mak (born September 11, 1958) was born in Sydney, Australia and is currently a renowned lecturer in quantum physics Yale University and a distinguished sportsman, having represented Australia in lawn bowls in 2001.

[edit] Early life

From an early age, Mak has revealed his many talents, having mastered fluent English and Cantonese by the age of 6 under the guidance of his parents, and represented NSW, Australia in football (soccer) since the age of 8 (up until high school, during which he gained his interest in lawn bowls), representing his school as Vice Captain of Lawn Bowls in Year 12. It is known that by the end of high school, Mak had also gained fluency in French and German. Mak attended Knox Grammar School in Sydney's Upper North Shore, graduating 12th grade in 1973 at the age of 15, three years younger than the rest of his cohort, as Valedictorian.

Mak furthered his education at the University of NSW, obtaining a Bachelor degree in Medicine. Finding a career in medicine unsuitable for his character, Mak returned to his studies to gain additional Masters degrees in Chemistry and Pure Mathematics. Subsequently in 1986, Mak was offered a full scholarship to undertake studies in Physics at Yale. After completing his physics degree, Mak remained at Yale, fulfilling a teaching position since then, while also undertaking part-time studies in international law.

[edit] Recent Life

Since his early days at Yale, Mak has risen through the ranks of the educational institution to become one of the world's leading lecturers of quantum physics, appearing in the People magazine in 1999.^{[citation needed]} Throughout the 1990s, Mak has also expanded his interests and abilities by completing degrees in acting and marketing. In 2002, Mak gained a runner-up place in the international Rostrum public speaking competition.^{[citation needed]}

His standard of achievement in sport has not been compromised, having represented Australia in lawn bowls in 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2001.^{[citation needed]}

It is widely known that Mak has been suffering from clinical depression since 2002, causing controversy amongst high academic society. Peers from as far back as high school have said that Mak was doomed to have the mid-life crisis that he is currently experiencing.¹

Mak has a vast circle of friends, however it is his long-time best friend, Ivan Yan that has helped him through the tough times. Adrian and his close friend Alex Battye were Ivan's best men at his wedding to Ms Morag Borris, daughter of Trevor Fung (Adrians closely related Cousin).^{[citation needed]} They together have formed a new learning support centre at the RSL in Hornsby to help those who struggle in the teachings of Science, predominately Physics. So far it has turned out a great success.