William Nicholas Hitchon

William Nicholas "Nick" Guy Hitchon (22 October 1957 – 23 July 2023) was a nuclear fusion scientist and professor at the University of Wisconsin.

Early life and education Hitchon was born in Skipton, West Riding of Yorkshire (now North Yorkshire), the eldest of three sons to Iona ( Hall) and Guy Hitchon. He was educated at Ermysted's Grammar School, Skipton, from 1968 to 1975.

Career In 1964, Hitchon was featured as a child in the Seven Up! documentary for ITV's World in Action series.

In 1982, Hitchon joined the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in the department of electrical and computer engineering. During his tenure, he authored three books.

Personal life Hitchon was married twice. His first marriage, in 1979, was to Jacqui Bush, who accompanied him when he moved to the United States, and with whom he had a son, but from whom he was later divorced. His second marriage, in 2001, was to Cryss Brunner.