Michal Plzak (b. 1963) studied theology at Charles University in Prague and theology, Jewish studies and philosophy in Great Britain (Cambridge and London University). He works as editor-in-chief in a Publishing House in Prague. In 1997 he submitted the study 'Antijudaism as a Challenge to the Present-day Theology to the use of the Protestant Church of Czech Brethren.' In 2013 he co-wrote a book on "Forgotten Transports" from the Protectorat.

Since 2008 he has taught Comprehending the Holocaust at CERGE-EI. His main research interests are the decision-making processes in the Holocaust and the sociological and moral reflections of the Shoah today.