John William Bandler (born 9 November 1941) is a Canadian professor,
[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.
] engineer,
entrepreneur,
artist, speaker, playwright, and author of fiction and nonfiction. Bandler is known for his invention of
space mapping
The space mapping methodology for modeling and design optimization of engineering systems was first discovered by John Bandler in 1993. It uses relevant existing knowledge to speed up model generation and design optimization of a system. The know ...
technology and his contributions to device modeling,
computer-aided design
Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers (or ) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve c ...
,
microwave engineering
Microwave engineering pertains to the study and design of microwave circuits, components, and systems. Fundamental principles are applied to analysis, design and measurement techniques in this field. The short wavelengths involved distinguish this ...
,
mathematical optimization
Mathematical optimization (alternatively spelled ''optimisation'') or mathematical programming is the selection of a best element, with regard to some criterion, from some set of available alternatives. It is generally divided into two subfi ...
, and yield-driven design.
Early life and education
The only child of parents who escaped from
Nazi-occupied Vienna to
Cyprus
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, from where they were subsequently evacuated along with other Jewish refugees in 1941, Bandler was born in
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (; he, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ; ar, القُدس ) (combining the Biblical and common usage Arabic names); grc, Ἱερουσαλήμ/Ἰεροσόλυμα, Hierousalḗm/Hierosóluma; hy, Երուսաղեմ, Erusałēm. i ...
. After the War, his parents returned to Cyprus, where Bandler attended the Junior School in
Nicosia
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, and, for a year,
The English School in Nicosia. After a brief stay in Vienna in 1956, he left for
England
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and completed his schooling in
London
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.
He entered
Imperial College
Imperial College London (legally Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine) is a public research university in London, United Kingdom. Its history began with Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, who developed his vision for a cu ...
of Science and Technology,
University of London
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, in 1960, graduating in 1963 with First Class Honours in Electrical Engineering; and in 1967 with a Ph.D. in Microwaves. 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
Koninklijke Philips N.V. (), commonly shortened to Philips, is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that was founded in Eindhoven in 1891. Since 1997, it has been mostly headquartered in Amsterdam, though the Benelux headquarters is ...
) in Redhill, Surrey, England, from 1966 to 1967. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow and Sessional Lecturer at the
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba (U of M, UManitoba, or UM) is a Canadian public research university in the province of Manitoba.[Optimization Systems Associates
Optimization Systems Associates (OSA) was founded by John Bandler in 1983. OSA produced the first commercial implementation of space mapping optimization to enhance the speed and accuracy of engineering design. OSA’s primary thrust was in compu ...](_blank)
Inc. (OSA), and the company was acquired by
Hewlett-Packard
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in 1997. OSA technology became part of HP
EEsof
PathWave Design is a division of Keysight Technologies that was formerly called EEsof ( ; electronic engineering software). It is a provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software that helps engineers design products such as cellular phone ...
, passing on to
Agilent Technologies
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and then to
Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software. The name is a blend of ''key'' and ''insight''. The company was formed as a spin-off of Agilent Technologies, wh ...
.
In 2012, a special session at the
IEEE
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MTT-S International Microwave Symposium 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.
In 2013, Bandler reviewed the emergence and history of
space mapping
The space mapping methodology for modeling and design optimization of engineering systems was first discovered by John Bandler in 1993. It uses relevant existing knowledge to speed up model generation and design optimization of a system. The know ...
in IEEE Canadian Review. It spans two decades of development and engineering applications. In 2018, marking a quarter century since his discovery of
space mapping
The space mapping methodology for modeling and design optimization of engineering systems was first discovered by John Bandler in 1993. It uses relevant existing knowledge to speed up model generation and design optimization of a system. The know ...
this paper was re-set and reprinted in IEEE Microwave Magazine. In 2016, Rayas-Sánchez reviewed the state of the art of aggressive
space mapping
The space mapping methodology for modeling and design optimization of engineering systems was first discovered by John Bandler in 1993. It uses relevant existing knowledge to speed up model generation and design optimization of a system. The know ...
, a methodology pioneered by Bandler and his team. 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.
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
*Fellow of IEE (IET)
*Fellow of EIC
*Life Fellow of IEEE
*Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
*Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Awards
*Automatic Radio Frequency Techniques Group (ARFTG) Automated Measurements Career Award (1994)
*IEEE MTT-S Microwave Application Award (2004))
*IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Gold Medal (2012)))
*Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
*IEEE MTT-S Microwave Career Award (2013))
*McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering Research Achievement Award (2014))
*Appointed as an Officer of the
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada (french: Ordre du Canada; abbreviated as OC) is a Canadian state order and the second-highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, after the Order of Merit.
To coincide with the ...
in 2016.
*McMaster University's 2018 Lifetime Innovator Award (2018)
*The OPEA Gold Medal from
Professional Engineers Ontario
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(PEO) (2018))
*
IEEE Electromagnetics Award
The IEEE Electromagnetics Award was established by the IEEE Board of Directors in 1996. This award is presented for outstanding contributions to electromagnetics theory, application or education.
It may be presented to an individual only.
Rec ...
(2023)
Lectures
*"Human aspects of communication and persuasion: first impressions and subtext", rump session of IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symposium (Montréal, QC, June 19, 2012).
*"From creativity to success via risk and setback: an insider's perspective", public lecture (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, April 11, 2013).
*"Explain less, predict more", TEDx McMaster U Conference (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, February 2, 2014).
*"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).
*"You, your slides and your posters: allies or foes?", public lecture (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, November 4, 2016).
*John Bandler and Ana Kovacevic, "Clear, brief, engaging: your thesis in three minutes", public workshop (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, January 24, 2017).
*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.
*J. W. Bandler, M. Ogrodnik, and D. Tajik, "Clear, brief, engaging: your thesis in three minutes", public workshop (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, February 13, 2018).
*J. W. Bandler, E. M. Kiley, and D. Tajik, "Communicating your highly technical work to non-specialists in three short minutes", IEEE MTT-S Webinar, March 13, 2018.
Plays
*"Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel," Stage Play, (Hamilton Fringe Festival, Hamilton, ON, July 2010).
*"59 Minutes in the Maxwell Suite," Stage Play, (Hamilton Fringe Festival, Hamilton, ON, July 2011).
*"That The Multitude May Live," Stage Play, (Hamilton Fringe Festival, Hamilton, ON, July 2012).
*"The Trial of Naomi Verne," Stage Play, (Hamilton Fringe Festival, Hamilton, ON, July 2014).
*"Christmas Eve at the Julibee Motel," Stage Play, (Hamilton Fringe Festival, Hamilton, ON, July 2016).
References
External links
Osacad.comThe homepage for Optimization Systems Associates, archived in 1996 by The Wayback Machine.
Bandler CorporationMcMaster University, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringYouTubeJohn Bandler Short StoriesOptimization Systems Associates
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1941 births
Living people
McMaster University faculty
Electrical engineering academics
Canadian electrical engineers
Canadian academics in engineering
Canadian engineering researchers
Alumni of Imperial College London
Fellow Members of the IEEE
Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada
Officers of the Order of Canada