Dr. John Medley, an influential researcher and educator in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, passed away on October 16.
Medley joined the department in 1981 and contributed 35 years of service before retirement, educating generations of students and mentoring many young academics. He was also a proud Waterloo Engineering alumni and, as a student and teacher, played an important role in the rapid growth of the Faculty.
As a researcher Medley made a number of important advances in the field of biomechanics. His work focused on medical applications that could help patient recover from musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, including spinal implants, shoulder and elbow implants, orthopaedic implant failure, and cell traction forces.
This work led to patents on important medical technologies, and his passion for patient care extended to his role as an advocate for plaintiffs in orthopaedic cases.
