Dr. John W. Bandler, O.C., PhD, DSc(Eng), ACGI, DIC, FRSC, FCAE, LFIEEE, FEIC, P.Eng., A world-renowned engineer, teacher, researcher and innovator, Dr. Bandler was a professor, former dean and professor emeritus of the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada from 1969 until his death on September 28, 2023.

He is internationally known for pioneering “space mapping” technology a mathematical encapsulation of old-fashioned common sense, which is now used across the entire spectrum of engineering. John’s award-winning research revolutionized the engineering and computer-assisted design of microwave circuitry, and his practical application of space mapping, device modeling and optimization theories resulted in more than 500 publications and significant reductions in the development costs of a wide variety of electronic systems.

Dr. Bandler wrote, produced, and directed plays and a short film. He gave workshops on entrepreneurship, ethics, awareness, creativity, and creative thinking, and, across all disciplines and internationally. He coached students and young professionals in communicating their research to general audiences. John believed the lessons and tips about presentations and knowledge translation he shared would make a lasting impact on their careers. John was particularly proud of the hundreds of students he mentored over his career, many of whom now hold prestigious teaching and research positions at academic institutions around the world.

Dr. Bandler was a fellow of numerous engineering societies and the Royal Society of Canada. He was the recipient of multiple awards for his contributions to the field of microwave theory and techniques. These awards included the IEEE Canada McNaughton Gold Medal, the 2023 IEEE Electromagnetics Award, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He was also honoured as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his scientific contributions that have helped position Canada at the forefront of microwave engineering.

To learn more about Dr. Bandler, please see:
https://bandler.com/
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece/faculty/dr-john-bandler-oc/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bandler
https://www.peo.on.ca/about-peo/awards/john-william-bandler-oc-peng
https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-4634
https://ethw.org/John_William_Bandler


|Photo credit: Beth Bandler]