When I joined UCD four years ago Seán made me feel so welcome with his kindness and incredible sense of humour. A chat with him would be a highlight of my day. I have many fond memories of him telling us all hilarious stories in the common room over a cup of tea. We both shared a love of Schlieren imaging and often talked about potential projects. It was a shock to hear of his untimely passing. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Please accept my deepest condolences. Dr. Kevin Nolan
Tom Hardiman was born in Phibsborough Dublin on March 16th 1929. Educated in Colaiste Mhuire, he studied engineering and mathematics graduating from UCD in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in 1952. After a spell in the then Department of Posts and Telegraphs, he joined Radio Éireann Engineering later in the 50s. He was the engineer in charge at the inaugural Telefis Eireann broadcast from Dublin’s Gresham Hotel on New Year’s Eve 1961. He then moved through the RTÉ ranks to become Director of Engineering in 1963. He was appointed as the third Director General of the organisation in 1968 at the age of 39.
It is with great sorrow that I must inform you that MTT-S President Tom Brazil passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 13th. Funeral services will be held on April 20th in Dublin, Ireland. Let us remember him as a great mentor, an excellent leader, a gentle soul, and a friend. The Memorials Committee is planning to recognize Tom and his contributions to the Society at IMS 2018. -Dominique Schreurs, President-Elect Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
