John Bandler Explained

John Bandler
Birth Date:9 November 1941
Birth Place:Jerusalem
Resting Place:Burlington, Ontario
Field:Electrical Engineering, Microwaves, Optimization, CAD
Work Institution:McMaster University, Bandler Corporation

John William Bandler (9 November 1941 – 28 September 2023) was a Canadian professor,[1] engineer, entrepreneur, artist, speaker, playwright,[2] [3] [4] and author of fiction and nonfiction. Bandler is known for his invention of space mapping[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] technology and his contributions to device modeling, computer-aided design, microwave engineering, mathematical optimization, and yield-driven design.[13]

Early life and education

The only child of parents who escaped from Nazi-occupied Vienna to Cyprus, from where they were subsequently evacuated along with other Jewish refugees in 1941, Bandler was born in Jerusalem. After the War, his parents returned to Cyprus, where Bandler attended the Junior School in Nicosia, and, for a year, The English School in Nicosia. After a brief stay in Vienna in 1956, he left for England and completed his schooling in London.

He entered Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London, in 1960, graduating in 1963 with First Class Honours in Electrical Engineering; and in 1967 with a Ph.D. in Microwaves.[14] In 1976 he received his D.Sc. (Eng.) from the University of London in Microwaves, Computer-aided Design, and Optimization of Circuits and Systems.

Career

Bandler worked as an engineer at Mullard Research Laboratories (later called Philips Research Laboratories) in Redhill, Surrey, England, from 1966 to 1967. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Manitoba from 1967 to 1969.

Bandler joined McMaster University in 1969 as an assistant professor, becoming associate professor in 1971 and Professor in 1974. He served as chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering from 1978 to 1979 and was Dean of the Faculty of Engineering from 1979 to 1981.[15] During his time at McMaster, Bandler was coordinator of the Group on Simulation, Optimization and Control from 1973 until 1983, when he formed the Simulation Optimization Systems Research Laboratory. Dr. Bandler became a Professor Emeritus of McMaster University in 2000.

In 1983 Bandler founded Optimization Systems Associates Inc. (OSA), and the company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 1997.[16] OSA technology became part of HP EEsof, passing on to Agilent Technologies and then to Keysight Technologies.

In 2012, a special session at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium[17] paid tribute to Bandler on the occasion of his 70th birthday for more than forty-five years of contributions to the field of microwave theory and techniques. Dr. Bandler was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada in 2016 for his contributions and has received several other awards for his work.[18]

In 2013, Bandler reviewed the emergence and history of space mapping in IEEE Canadian Review.[19] It spans two decades of development and engineering applications. In 2018, marking a quarter century since his discovery of space mapping this paper was re-set and reprinted in IEEE Microwave Magazine.[20] In 2016, Rayas-Sánchez reviewed the state of the art of aggressive space mapping, a methodology pioneered by Bandler and his team.[21] Bandler joined Rayas-Sánchez and Koziel in a review paper for a 2021 collection of invited papers marking the inaugural issue of the new open access IEEE Journal of Microwaves.[22]

Nontechnical

In 2000, Bandler turned his attention to creative writing. This led to literary, theatrical, and presentation skill endeavors, including theatrical productions and initiatives, and workshops on creativity, communication of scientific and academic research, and the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Key honours

Awards

Lectures

Plays

External links

Notes and References

  1. C. Kudsia, L. Keyes, A. Stajcer, R. Douville, and M. Nakhla, "Microwave in Canada," IEEE Microwave Magazine, vol.13, no.3, pp. 87-106, 2012.
  2. https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/2012/07/25/a-look-at-life-on-the-fringe.html Gary Smith, "A look at life on the Fringe," The Hamilton Spectator, July 25, 2012.
  3. https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/2014/07/18/murder-sherlock-sci-fi-and-paranoia-at-the-fringe.html Gary Smith, "Murder, Sherlock, sci-fi and paranoia at The Fringe," The Hamilton Spectator, July 17, 2014.
  4. https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/2016/07/18/gary-smith-variety-is-the-hallmark-of-hamilton-fringe.html Gary Smith, "Gary Smith: Variety is the hallmark of Hamilton Fringe," The Hamilton Spectator, July 18, 2016.
  5. S. Koziel and K. Madsen, "Space mapping and beyond: knowledge-driven microwave design optimization," IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Digest (Montreal, QC, June 2012), pp. 1-3.
  6. J.E. Rayas-Sánchez, "EM-Based optimization of microwave circuits using artificial neural networks: the state-of-the-art," IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 420-435, Jan. 2004.
  7. M.A. Ismail, D. Smith, A. Panariello, Y. Wang, and M. Yu, "EM-based design of large-scale dielectric-resonator filters and multiplexers by space mapping," IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 386-392, Jan. 2004.
  8. M. Redhe and L. Nilsson, "Optimization of the new Saab 9-3 exposed to impact load using a space mapping technique," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 411-420, July 2004.
  9. N. Marheineke, R. Pinnau, and E. Reséndiz, "Space mapping-focused control techniques for particle dispersions in fluids," Optimization and Engineering, vol.13, no.1, pp. 101-120, Mar. 2012.
  10. M.K. Banda and M. Herty, "Towards a space mapping approach to dynamic compressor optimization of gas networks," Optimal Control Applications and Methods, vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 253-269, May/June 2011.
  11. F. Feng, C. Zhang, V.-M.-R. Gongal-Reddy, Q.-J. Zhang, and J. Ma, "Parallel space-mapping approach to EM optimization," IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech, vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 1135-1148, May 2014.
  12. https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=BsCXcN4AAAAJ&hl=en Google scholar citations report for John Bandler
  13. R. Biernacki, S. Chen, G. Estep, J. Rousset, and J. Sifri, "Statistical analysis and yield optimization in practical RF and microwave designs," IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Digest (Montreal, QC, June 2012), pp. 1-3.
  14. https://spiral.imperial.ac.uk/bitstream/10044/1/17153/2/Bandler-JW-1967-PhD-Thesis.pdf J.W. Bandler, "Stable, broadband tunnel-diode amplifiers in rectangular waveguides," Imperial College, University of London, England, 1967.
  15. https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/about/history-and-achievements "History and Achievements, Faculty of Engineering"
  16. News: November 25, 1997. . Business Wire. HP Acquires Optimization Systems Associates, Expands CAE Software Portfolio.. “The Free Library”. Web site: HP Acquires Optimization Systems Associates, Expands CAE Software Portfolio. - Free Online Library . February 28, 2022 . April 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190417232031/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/HP+Acquires+Optimization+Systems+Associates%2c+Expands+CAE+Software...-a020013729 . bot: unknown .
  17. "Retrospective and outlook of microwave CAD", IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. session (Montreal, QC, June 2012).
  18. https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-4634 Dr. John William Bandler, Officer of the Order of Canada
  19. http://canrev.ieee.ca/cr70/Space-Mapping-IEEE-Canadian-Review-Magazine-70-The-Future-of-Engineering_and-Technology-Education.pdf J.W. Bandler, “Have you ever wondered about the engineer’s mysterious ‘feel’ for a problem?” IEEE Canadian Review, no. 70, pp. 50–60, Summer 2013.
  20. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8283920/ J.W. Bandler, “Space mapping—have you ever wondered about the engineer’s mysterious ‘feel’ for a problem?” IEEE Microwave Magazine, vol. 19., no. 2, pp. 112–122, Mar./Apr. 2018.
  21. J. E. Rayas-Sánchez,"Power in simplicity with ASM: tracing the aggressive space mapping algorithm over two decades of development and engineering applications", IEEE Microwave Magazine, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 64–76, April 2016.
  22. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9318755 J.E. Rayas-Sánchez, S. Koziel, and J.W. Bandler, “Advanced RF and microwave design optimization: a journey and a vision of future trends,” (invited), IEEE J. Microwaves, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 481-493, Jan. 2021.
  23. Web site: Past Awardees. IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society. December 12, 2021. Web site: Past Awardees | IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society . December 13, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215080420/https://mtt.org/past-awardees/ . bot: unknown .
  24. Web site: Recipients of A.G.L. McNaughton Award. 16 October 2015 . IEEE Canada. December 15, 2021. Web site: Recipients of A.G.L. McNaughton Award | IEEE Canada . 16 October 2015 . December 15, 2021 . April 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210425081558/https://www.ieee.ca/en/awards/member-awards/recipients-a-g-l-mcnaughton-award/ . bot: unknown .
  25. Web site: John William Bandler. The Governor General of Canada. December 15, 2021. Web site: John William Bandler | the Governor General of Canada . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215071203/https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/126-251425 . bot: unknown .
  26. Web site: Past Awardees, Microwave Career Award . October 16, 2013 . January 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122153751/http://www.mtt.org/past-awardees-microwave-career-award.html . dead . Web site: Past Awardees: Microwave Career Award | IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society . October 16, 2013 . January 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122153751/http://www.mtt.org/past-awardees-microwave-career-award.html . dead .
  27. Web site: Applause and Accolades for engineering alumni, faculty. McMaster Daily News. May 9, 2014. Web site: Applause and Accolades for engineering alumni, faculty – Daily News . December 13, 2021 . December 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211213071524/https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/applause-and-accolades-for-engineering-alumni-faculty . bot: unknown . .
  28. Web site: Governor General Announces 100 New Appointments to the Order of Canada as Canada Turns 150. The Governor General of Canada His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston. December 31, 2016. August 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816185904/https://www.gg.ca/en/media/news/2016/order-canada-appointments. dead. Web site: Order of Canada Appointments | the Governor General of Canada . December 11, 2021 . August 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816185904/https://www.gg.ca/en/media/news/2016/order-canada-appointments . bot: unknown .
  29. Web site: McMaster researchers recognized at Innovation Showcase. November 8, 2018. McMaster Daily News. Web site: McMaster researchers recognized at Innovation Showcase – Daily News . November 24, 2018 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215072556/https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/mcmaster-researchers-recognized-at-innovation-showcase/ . bot: unknown .
  30. Web site: John William Bandler, OC, P.Eng.. Professional Engineers Ontario. Web site: John William Bandler, OC, P.Eng. | Professional Engineers Ontario . August 31, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215074739/https://peo.on.ca/index.php/about-peo/awards/john-william-bandler-oc-peng . bot: unknown .
  31. Web site: John William Bandler, P.Eng., wins the OPEA 2018 Gold Medal. Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. November 15, 2018. Web site: John William Bandler, P.Eng., wins the OPEA 2018 Gold Medal • Ontario Society of Professional Engineers . 15 November 2018 . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215075256/https://ospe.on.ca/community/john-william-bandler-wins-gold-medal/ . bot: unknown .
  32. November 22, 2018 . John William Bandler, OC, P.Eng. - 2018 OPEA Gold Medal . Youtube video . Professional Engineers Canada .
  33. Web site: John Bandler Receives 2023 IEEE Electromagnetics Award. 29 June 2022 . IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society. July 8, 2022. Web site: John Bandler Receives 2023 IEEE Electromagnetics Award - MTT-S . 29 June 2022 . July 8, 2022 . July 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708182602/https://mtt.org/john-bandler-receives-2023-ieee-electromagnetics-award/ . bot: unknown .
  34. "Human aspects of communication and persuasion: first impressions and subtext". J. W. Bandler. July 25, 2012 . video . December 15, 2021. IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symposium .
  35. J. W. Bandler, "From creativity to success via risk and setback: an insider's perspective", McMaster University, Hamilton ON., April 11, 2013.
  36. J. W. Bandler, "Explain less, predict more", McMaster University, Hamilton ON, February 2, 2014.
  37. J. W. Bandler, "Effective presentations", Professional Session: Preparing and Presenting Papers for MTT-S Journals and Conferences, IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp., San Francisco, CA. May 25, 2016 .
  38. J. W. Bandler, "You, your slides and your posters: allies or foes?", McMaster University, Hamilton ON, November 4, 2016.
  39. J. W. Bandler and A. Kovacevic, "Clear, brief, engaging: your thesis in three minutes", McMaster University, Hamilton ON., January 24, 2017.
  40. J. W. Bandler, E. M. Kiley, and A. Kovacevic, "The art of effectively communicating complex, highly technical work in three minutes", IEEE MTT-S Webinar, March 28, 2017.
  41. J. W. Bandler, M. Ogrodnik, and D. Tajik, "Clear, brief, engaging: your thesis in three minutes", McMaster University, Hamilton, ON. February 13, 2018.
  42. Web site: Communicating your highly technical work to non-specialists in three short minutes. J. W. Bandler. E. M. Kiley. D. Tajik. IEEE MTT-S Webinar. March 13, 2018 .
  43. Web site: Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel. John Bandler. Hamilton Fringe Festival. Stage Play. July 2010. Web site: Hamilton Fringe Festival 2010: Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel&#8212A Play by John Bandler . March 18, 2018 . December 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206195459/http://www.bandler.com/motel/ . bot: unknown .
  44. Web site: 59 Minutes in the Maxwell Suite. John Bandler. Hamilton Fringe Festival. Stage Play. July 2011. Web site: Hamilton Fringe Festival 2011: 59 Minutes in the Maxwell Suite&#8212A Play by John Bandler . March 18, 2018 . December 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206195317/http://www.bandler.com/act/ . bot: unknown .
  45. Web site: That The Multitude May Live. John Bandler. Hamilton Fringe Festival. Stage Play. July 2012. Web site: Hamilton Fringe Festival 2012: That the Multitude May Live&#8212A Play by John Bandler . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215195614/http://bandler.com/phasetwo/index.html . bot: unknown .
  46. John Bandler, "That The Multitude May Live," Stage Play, Hamilton Fringe Festival, ON, July 2012.
  47. Web site: The Trial of Naomi Verne. John Bandler. Stage Play. Hamilton Fringe Festival. July 2014. Web site: Hamilton Fringe Festival 2014: The Trial of Naomi Verne—A Play by John Bandler . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215200141/http://bandler.com/coalition/index.html . bot: unknown .
  48. John Bandler, "The Trial of Naomi Verne," Stage Play, Hamilton Fringe Festival, ON, July 2014.
  49. Web site: Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel. John Bandler. Hamilton Fringe Festival. Stage Play. July 2016. Web site: Hamilton Fringe Festival 2016: Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel—A Play by John Bandler . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215200422/http://bandler.com/julibee/index.html . bot: unknown .
  50. John Bandler, "Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel," Stage Play, Hamilton Fringe Festival, ON, July 2016.
  51. Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel. Annette Hamm. CHCH News. news interview. June 29, 2016.

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