The Faculty of Engineering is mourning the passing of a long-time leader whose work in electromagnetics helped shape modern antenna research and guided generations of students and colleagues.
Dr. Robert (Bob) H. MacPhie, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus and former faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 92. He joined the University in the 1960s and built a career marked by international recognition, including an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) fellowship and the IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineering Educator Award.
A renowned electromagnetic theoretician, he advanced foundational understanding of waveguide scattering, scattering from spherical bodies, linear antennas and phased arrays. Former students have said his sincerity and integrity left a lasting imprint on their research and professional lives.
Read Remembering Dr. Robert (Bob) H. MacPhie for a fuller reflection on his life and legacy.