It is with great sorrow that I must inform you that (opens in a new window)MTT-SPresident 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
Thomas J. ("Tom") Brazil held the Chair of Electronic Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD) where he was also Head of Electronic Engineering in the UCD School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering. He received his PhD from the National University of Ireland in 1977. Professor Brazil was elected a Fellow of the IEEE in 2003 and elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) in 2004. He served as Secretary of the RIA between March 2009 and March 2013 and was a Member of the RIA Council. He was IEEE MTT-S Worldwide Distinguished Lecturer in Microwave CAD 1999-2003 and was appointed to the Senate of the National University of Ireland in 2012. He acted as Chair of the European Microwave Conference in the UK in 2006 and was Chair of the European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference held in London in 2016. Following election by world-wide ballot in August 2010, he became a serving member of Administrative Committee of the IEEE Microwave Theory & Techniques Society (MTT-S) and in October 2016 Professor Brazil was elected President of the MTT-Society in 2018. He was serving as President-Elect of the MTT-Society in 2017.
The College and Schools of Engineering & Architecture would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Professor Tom Brazil of the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The book of condolence has now closed, you can read it here:
| Name | Your Message |
|---|---|
| Matthew Sheridan | My condolences to his family |
| Jesvin Jimmy | It was a shock to hear the sad news. I was working closely with Prof. Brazil during my time in Elecsoc. He always had an encouraging smile and ready to help attitude which gave us students the freedom to approach him anytime with any queries. Offering my sincere condolences and prayers to Prof. Brazil's family members. |
| John Sheridan | A true gentleman and a great scholar. Thank you Tom JTS |
| Pedro Emiliano Paro Filho | Such an inspiring person... |
| Sunisa Staszewski | I am going to miss you dearly. Since 2015 I had been seeing you and we often talked about all sort of things, we are more like part of family. I know it will be very hard for me and many of us in UCD without you. RIP: I am sure you are in heaven smiling and looking down at us. Angel must return to heaven, good people do not stay long in this suffering world. |
| Orla Keane | Prof Brazil was one of the absolute stand-out lecturers from my time as an elec eng student in UCD, a real gentleman. My sympathies to his family and his colleagues and friends in the dept. |
| Bob | We will miss you very much. Thank you for all the help you gave to me and to others. |
| Peng Chen | I am one of Tom's PhD graduates, who studied in UCD from 2012 to 2016. He guided me patiently with his great academic wisdom and enthusiasm during my PhD study. The knowledge I have learned from him, makes me lifelong benefit. After knowing the sudden loss of Tom, I feel very sad. I would like to express my endless missing to Tom, and extend my deepest sympathies to Tom's family. |
| Robert W. Jackson | I only know Tom slightly in connection with the IEEE Society. He was an excellent colleague. |
| Michael McGrath | Very sorry to learn about the sudden and untimely passing of Tom. I had the pleasure of working with Tom as a judge at the YSE for many years. He was absolute gentleman, with a wonderful intellect and a real passion for learning and education. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace. |
| Damian A. Mooney | A brilliant and gentle person who made the world better by his being. Requiescat in pace |
| Laura Egan-O'Brien | I would like to offer you and your family my deepest and most sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. |
| Clare Ryan | It was a pleasure to have known Tom. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time, my thoughts are with the Brazil family and friends. |
| Don MacElroy | This is a very sad time. The Engineering community has lost a true and invaluable member and friend. My deepest sympathies to his family and his many colleagues; I, personally, will miss him very much. |
| Thomas Newe | Tom will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I extend sympathy to his family. |
| Giacomo Severini | I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to Prof. Brazil's family for their loss. I only knew Prof. Brazil for few years but he had a great impact on me and gave me invaluable advice on how to be a mentor and an academic. He will be greatly missed in the School, in UCD and in the Engineering community. |
| Liam Carroll | Tom was one of the finest men I have known and his passing will leave a terrible void in my life and the lives of anyone who was his friend. |
| Jane Courtney | A lovely man who will be sorely missed. Thank you for everything, Tom. RIP |
| Justin King | I worked so closely with Tom over the last 12 years, as a PhD student, a postdoc, and as a member of staff. It's hard to imagine life without his mentorship, his great stories, and our nice chats. He was always the ultimate professional, which I respected so much. I would often find myself thinking "what would Tom do here?". I miss him dearly. |
| Sinéad O'Reilly | Deepest condolences from the alumni |
| Robert Kelsall | I'm writing on behalf of all my colleagues at the University of Leeds. Some of us had known Tom for many years, through common interests in microwave research; others had met Tom relatively recently through his role as external examiner for our MSc courses; all of us appreciated his friendship, good humour, courtesy and gentlemanly manner. I know he will be greatly mourned by family, friends and colleagues and we send you all our sincere condolences. Prof. Robert W Kelsall, Head of School; School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds |
| Orla Feely | Tom was not only a wonderful academic, he was a wonderful person. He was one of the most respected engineers worldwide in the area of microwave and RF electronics, but he wore his great learning lightly, and combined it with humour, kindness, and a genuine personal interest in those around him. He inspired and inspires so many, myself included, and is so greatly missed. Deepest sympathies to Eileen, Lia, David and Tom Jr, of whom he was so proud. |
| Matthew and Stephen Curran | Tom was very kind to us when we visited UCD with our Mum. We were very sorry to hear the sad news. |
| Alan Smeaton | I knew Tom through the RIA where I will always remember him fondly as a gentleman. He was a mentor, a source of wisdom, somebody I looked up to, somebody who helped me, but I keep coming back to the simple fact that he was a gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anim. |
| Barry Smyth | RIP Tom. You will be greatly missed but your contributions to UCD will stand for generations. |
| Peter Gallagher | Tom will be very much missed from the LOFAR radio telescope team in Birr. His enthusiasm and support were hugely important to making the project happen. |
| Shane Comer | I had the honour of serving on the university’s governing authority with Prof Brazil during my time as an officer in UCDSU. He never anything other than kind and helpful and a true champion of students. My sincerest and deepest sympathies to his family. A huge loss to them and the UCD community. |
| Niamh Brennan | Tom epitomised high academic standards devoted to the betterment of UCD. Tom genuinely had integrity (my highest accolade). He was very supportive of my efforts to maintain standards and was a friend to me when I needed a friend. My condolences to his family. Prof Niamh Brennan |
| Maeve Conrick | Sincere condolences to Tom’s family on this sad and untimely passing. Maeve Conrick, Former Principal, College of Arts and Humanities |
| Lána Salmon | I had the pleasure of being taught by Prof. Brazil during my second year of undergraduate studies. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP. |
| Marion Boland | Dear Eileen and family, With deepest sympathy Marion from SFI |
| Fiona Blighe | Sincerest sympathy, Fiona Blighe (SFI) |
| Hannah O’ Keeffe | |
| Eric Lambert | A credit to UCD whom will be missed by all you had the pleasure of being thought by him. R.I.P |
| Cian Cusack | Deepest condolences |
| Peter Kennedy | We've lost a great man, a gifted and selfless individual who strove every day to make the world a better place. I'll miss you Tom. |
| Hugh Gowing | Tom was a good man and an excellent teacher, he will be sorely missed. |
| Adam Herrmann | Professor Brazil was always passionate about helping students and always had time for any issue big or small. He was incredibly supportive to the ElecSoc committee and will be missed. |
| Dylan Kelly | |
| Kevin Hyland | Rest in peace Professor Brazil - it was a delight to have you as a mentor and teacher. |
| Paul Murphy | I have great memories of studying under and getting advice from Prof. Brazil. Condolences to the family. |
| Darren Roche | Very sad to hear this news. Professor Brazil was a great role model for all who passed through UCD Engineering. Rest in peace. |
| Barry | Brilliant teacher and all round great person. Have many nice memories from his classes. RIP. |
| Paul Ryan | Really very shocked to hear the news of Tom's passing. I worked with him on the Governing Authority (2001-2005) and on the Residences Committee of which he was the chair and I was the secretary. He was a true gentleman and dedicated to UCD and its student body. He will be truly missed. |
| Eoin Lambe | Really inspiring lecturer and very nice man. Tom will be a huge loss to everyone at UCD who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. |
| Roisin Rice | |
| Jeff J Purcell | One of the nicest and brightest colleagues I was privileged to meet in my career with Plessey. A lovely guy. My condolences to all who knew him well. Jeff |
| John Fleming | Prof. Brazil was a great teacher who inspired every student who he taught, he will be truly missed. RIP. |
| Micí Mac Cú Uladh | An inspirational Microwave Engineer who will be missed in our community. I will always remember him for being full of encouragement for new ideas and approaches. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. |
| Jackie Boyd Lyons | My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Jackie |
| Kevin Lee | Previous student of Professor Brazil. Great lecturer and was always very patient with his students. He will surely be missed. |
| Steve McEvoy | So sorry for your sad loss. Steve. |
| Richard Jones | Worked at Allen Clark Research Centre 1977 to 1981. Caswell was an amazing place to work being a new graduate. We have all “diffused” around the world but I remember my colleagues. Always do more. Be Safe. |
| Thomas Unger | I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My sincere condolences to his family. |
| James Byrne | |
| Aditya Chaturvedi | Prof. Brazil was a tremendous inspiration and support during my time at UCD and ElecSoc. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends during these difficult times. Rest In Peace. |
| Alojz Ivankovic | Tom, I will remember you and miss you |
| Liam O'Brien | Sincerest sympathies to the family and friends. I was student from 1989 to 1993, and Tom oversaw my final year project. RIP. |
| P J Rudden | Sincere regret at Tom’s passing - we lived in the same area and shared a bus journey many mornings and evenings in and out of Merrion St when I was 2nd or 3rd year student and he postgrad - very engaged and interesting and that endured during his illustrious career |
| Cian Rafferty | I had Prof. Brazil for solid state electronics when i was studying in UCD. He was such an engaging and inspiring lecturer. He would be able to summarize a few abstract equations that described some semiconductor physics, and be able to demonstrate their vital importance. He would translate to us how those equations over the past half century have given us all the marvel of technological advances we see today. That is powerful. And nothing short of inspirational for a 20 something kid. Its no surprise then that Prof. Brazil was a large influence on me doing an Electronic masters, before going on to enter the semiconductor industry where i have been for the past 2 years. Thank you Tom Brazil. RIP and my deepest condolences to the family. |
| Alan McNally | So sad to hear the untimely passing of Tom. Always a gentleman. RIP. |
| David Hatton | An excellent lecturer and a gentleman, always very helpful and kind. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasail. |
| Gavin McNiff | So sorry to hear this. Fond memories of his lectures |
| Alan Bannon | My deepest condolences to his family. |
| david mcdonald | BE Class of '1988. I have known Tom since he was my Microwave lecturer in 4th Year and have kept in contact with him over the years. He was one of those "stars" that guided and influenced me over the past 30 years. A gentleman, a mentor, a snappy dresser, a teacher and an all round great guy. He has left us way too soon and as usual I did not have enough time & occasions to thank him. Thank you again Tom. David |
| zaahra | Such a sad day...you were a great person and always ready to help your students...RIP professor |
| Prof. Cormac Sreenan | I knew Tom because of his role as a Principal Investigator in the CONNECT Research Centre. His accomplishments and honours speak for themselves. And yet Tom was a humble man, always willing to offer advice when sought, and supportive of junior staff seeking to establish their research. I will miss his soft-spoken voice and our friendly banter at research meetings. His poor family must be heartbroken but hopefully in time the fact that Tom had a positive influence on so many people will be of some solace. |
| Michael Garvey | Very sad to hear of Prof. Brazil's passing, My sincere condolences to family & friends. |
| BTYSTE | We had the honour of working with Tom in his capacity as a judge at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition for many years. Those students that he judged were always impressed by his fairness. He will be missed by his judging colleagues at BTYSTE especially those in Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences. A loss to the academic community and us all. |
| Maria Croydon (nee Mc Stay) | My sincere sympathy to all of Toms family. May he rest in peace. |
| Luiz DaSilva | In addition to a phenomenal researcher, Tom was an esteemed colleague and universally admired. He contributed immensely to ICT research in Ireland, and to our research centre, CONNECT. This is truly an enormous loss for all of us. Our thoughts are with Tom's family and many friends. |
| Mark Cooney | My sincere sympathies & condolences to Tom's wife, family and friends. I knew Tom for what seems but a fleeting time through our mutual involvement in CONNECT. Tom's immense capabilities and achievements throughout his career played a huge role in establishing this universally-respected Irish Telecommunications research centre. His wisdom, leadership, and friendship will be deeply missed by us all. |
| Vibhutesh Kumar Singh | I always remember you as a gentleman who always reply to my 'Good Mornings/Afternoons' with great enthusiasm. This has indeed shown your rare down to earth nature, knowing that you were a great academician. The same happened two days before, this sad news had arrived. My deepest sympathies to your family. |
| Emer O'Hare | I'm very sorry for your loss. Tom lectured me in 2002-2006 while I studied electronic engineering in UCD. His lectures were always very enjoyable, he made very complex topics seem simple. His enthusiasm and dedication to research in electronics was inspirational. Yours sincerely, Emer O'Hare |
| John Healy | I've struggled to find the words to write here. I was shocked to hear of his death. I expected to see Tom for many years to come. The place won't feel the same without his genial presence. |
| Gareth Murphy | I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I was a student of Professor Brazil in 2000-2002 and greatly enjoyed his lectures and general approach to teaching. He will be sadly missed. I would like to send my condolences. Gareth Murphy |
| Ralph Green | A great loss to the microwave community, my deepest sympathy to Tom's family, colleagues and friends. I shall miss my discussions with Tom which we usually had at the IMS , EuMW other conferences over many years. |
| Aoife Ahern | |
| Patrick Paul Walsh | Condolences to Tom's family. His dedication to UCD is greatly appreciated and admired. |
| Eoin Kenny | My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom. I did my final year project under Tom and he was an excellent mentor and always polite and sincere. I also had the privilege of meeting Tom through my work over the last 20 years and he was always there to assist and help. A gentleman. May he rest in peace. Eoin |
| James Campion | I would not be where I am today if not for Tom's influence. As a teacher, mentor and exemplary man, he was among the greats. May he rest in peace. |
| Matthew Adams | Terribly sad news. What a wonderfully kind and gentle man. Only briefly did I know him in my time in UCD but he was a very nice guy and will truly be missed. My condolences. |
| John Power | It was with great sadness we all learned of Tom's untimely passing. He will be always remembered as a brilliant Engineer and Academic and Friend to so many, but more so as a Gentleman who has made an enormous difference for good during his time with us. On behalf of everybody in the UCD Engineering Graduates Association, I extend our sincerest sympathies to Eileen, Lia, David and Tom Jnr. and to his extended family. May Tom rest in Peace. John Power, President UCD EGA |
| Conor Brophy | Tom Brazil was assigned to be my supervisor for my final year ME project and looking back I feel extremely lucky and privileged to have a person such as him as my mentor. Through the brief time that I knew him I will never forget not only his knowledge and passion for the subject I was researching, but also how kind, understanding and thoughtful he was towards me. In my view, he was the ideal professional, mentor and friend that I will always admire and strive to be like in the future. |
| John Gerard McInerney | Tom did us proud, not just as an engineer and an academic but also as a trailblazer, a mentor and as a person. His leadership of IEEE MTT-S was inspiring. It was a great shock to learn of his sudden passing, he left us far too soon. At dheis De go raibh a anam. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues John Gerard McInerney Professor of Physics/Dean of Science, UCC |
| Mark Richardson | Tom's eloquent and thoughtful contributions were always highly influential in determining the outcome of a discussion. The impact of his words, often delivered with that gentle smile as an integral afterthought, arose from the enormous respect that his listeners had for the depth of wisdom behind his convictions. It is with great sadness that the UCD community contemplates navigating the never-ending journey of building on the legacy of its 'greats' without Tom's guidance. We have lost one of those 'greats' suddenly and unexpectedly. May family and friends derive great comfort from wonderful memories of time in Tom's company. |
| Carole Devlin | I was honoured to have Tom as both lecturer and PhD supervisor. It was a privilege to be mentored by such an esteemed academic, who was always very encouraging, helpful and modest. He was an exceptionally kind and caring person who will be sorely missed. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his family. |
| Iris Burke | With my deepest sympathy. May Tom rest in peace. |
| Cathy Swanton | Tom was a fantastic lecturer and role model. May he rest in peace. |
| Martin McCarthy | |
| Isaac Simons | An absolutely brilliant engineer who was an excellent teacher and the most pleasant lecturer I've ever had privilege of speaking to. All love and support to his family and friends. |
| Gillian Cassidy | Sorry for your loss. He was a great professor! |
| Ruairi Jennings | Tom was supervisor for my Master's from 1992-1994. I have only happy memories of this time and Tom was a fantastic supervisor and mentor. He had a genuine love of his field and care for the students that worked with him. I was saddened to learn of his passing and wish to express my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Thank you Tom. |
| Daniel Levie | Professor Brazil taught me for one module during my second year in UCD in 2014. His lectures were always very interesting and he also very approachable and helpful in answering any questions we had during our time in UCD. He will be dearly missed. |
| Professor Margaret Kelleher | With deepest sympathy. |
| Declan Delaney | Class of 1991. I remember Prof Brazil well. May he Rest In Peace. |
| Ke Lu | Tom was my PhD supervisor from 1991-1994. He was a great scientist with passion on teaching. He gave me tremendous help. Deeply saddened by the loss. Tom will be truly missed by us. |
| Fionán O'Sullivan | I'm incredibly sad to hear the news. Professor Brazil guided me through my final year project a few years ago. He has had such a positive impact on my degree any my career. My deepest condolences to the family. |
| Kathleen James-Chakraborty | Tom Brazil did everything to welcome me first to UCD and then to the Royal Irish Academy. He was always an incredibly supportive colleague. Our last conversation was on 16 March after the meeting of the Academy when we took the bus back to UCD together and then lingered to chat. We discussed university politics together, and I was impressed as always by his frankness about what was really at the core of a good university -- academic freedom and outstanding teaching and scholarship minus any other frills. Above all, though, what came through that day was his great pride in his children. |
| Denis Cusack | Tom was a wonderful colleague, brimming with compassion, enthusiasm and wisdom. My deepest sympathies to Eileen and family on their sad and unexpected loss. We will miss him. Denis. |
| Fawaz Alshehri | It’s terrible to hear about Prof.Tom loss and I express my sincere sympathy to his family. Regards, Fawaz |
| Aoibheann McCloskey | Very sorry to hear this news. I graduated in 1985 and remember enjoying Dr. Brazil’s lectures in Merrion Street. Condolences to his family and friends. |
| Ian Kelleher | The nicest man I met in my five years in UCD Engineering. Shocked to hear of Tom's passing. RIP |
| cong zhao | I'm DIT student now. Please accept my condolences |
| John Maguire | |
| J | Rest in peace. |
| Maebh Larkin | As Professor Brazil's electronic engineering student from 2010-2015 I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was my project supervisor in the final year of my masters and his impact on my academic experience and my early career has been incalculable. Heartfelt condolences to Tom's family and friends. Such wisdom, such style. It was a privilege to have known you. Thanks for everything, Tom. |
| Jonathan Oxley | Without realising it until recently, Professor Brazil has been a huge influence on my career as an engineer. His work with industry partners to create internship opportunities at UCD gave me the opportunity to discover my strengths in an engineering context. This in turn led me down the path of a post graduate degree and my current career. I will be forever grateful for Professor Brazil's influence, and would like to express my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. |
| Liam Doyle | Heartfelt condolences to Tom's family and friends. |
| Pia Diepman | My deepest sympathies to the Brazil family. Prof. Brazil was a wonderful lecturer and such a lovely man. He his be sorely missed around the the engineering building. |
| Maryanne Doyle | Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I was an engineering student before transferring to Computer Science. It was a scary move, and I'll never forget how kind and supportive he was as I was leaving. He said there'd be a place for me if I ever wanted to come back to engineering and wished me the best of luck. It meant a lot to me and I will always remember him fondly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. |
| Gisela Byrne | My deepest condolences to you upon the passing of Tom. He will be sadly missed. |
| Aoife m | Prof. Brazil along with all the other excellent lecturers in UCD were an inspiration to me throughout my studies. Would love to say thank you for instilling a love of engineering which opened the door to so many fantastic opportunities in life after I graduated. I'm so grateful for everything he did for me. Rest in peace |
| Peadar Grant | |
| Pooria Varahram | I just met him one time in person in an events in dublin. He was very sympathetic and cordial to even an unknown person. In this hour of grief, I wish my deep condolence to his family and pray God to leave his soul at a heavenly place. |
| Paul B McNulty | Please accept my condolences on the passing of a wonderful colleague. May he rest in peace. |
| Paula Russell | My sincerest condolences to Professor Brazil's Family. My experience of Tom was that he was always a true gentleman, and had an excellent appreciation of the wider disciplines that made up both the former Faculty of the current College of Engineering and Architecture. |
| Gerald Byrne | My sincerest condolences to Eileen and all the family on his terribly sad loss. He was a very special person in many different ways. He is held in the highest esteem within the engineering profession. UCD Engineering will never be the same without Tom. Gerry Byrne |
| Darren Burke | I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. He was a very friendly and charismatic person with an in-depth knowledge of all things microwave and RF engineering. Throughout my time as an undergraduate and PhD student of his (from 2003 to 2007) he was always generous with his time to share his wisdom and provide help and guidance. My deepest condolences to Eileen and the family. |
| Professor Colm Harmon | While Professor of Economics and Director of Geary Institute, Tom’s wisdom got me through many issues and problems. He was a pleasure to know, and it was an honour to work with him. |
| Miriam Bourke | Professor Brazil was one of the kindest and most inspiring professors that I had at UCD. He was patient, considerate and generous with his time. I am extremely grateful for everything that he did for me. |
| Claire M | |
| Feifei Zhang | Dear Tom, you were the first person caring whether I was happy or not in UCD. I miss you forever. |
| James Lyng | |
| Brendan Coyle | I am so sorry for your loss. |
| Colm O'Reilly | EE graduate 2011. RIP. |
| John Daly | |
| Thomond Coogan | I had the honour to serve on the Governing Authority with Tom. He was one of nature's gentlemen, and an inclusive and generous colleague. My sympathies to his family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. |
| Vanessa Carswell | I have had the pleasure of working with Tom at the Royal Irish Academy since 2005, and it was indeed a real pleasure. In all that time I never had a difficult conversation or an awkward moment. He was so warm and friendly, sensitive to the needs and pressures of those around him, and always ready to give a thoughtful piece of encouragement and advice. Whenever he came through the door we would smile and say 'Ah, Tom! Good to see you!' - and really mean it. I'll miss him terribly, and my thoughts are with his family, who we know from time spent working here (Lia) and as visitors, and through Tom's warm words in conversation. A real gentleman in every sense. |
| Amanda Gibney | My sincere sympathies to Tom's family on his untimely passing, which has been a shock to us all. |
| Jakub Marecek | At IBM Research, we have been privileged to interact with Professor Brazil both before and since the founding of the IBM-UCD co-lab. It has always been a pleasure and most inspiring to interact with an engineer of Prof. Brazil's stature and character. Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with both the family and the colleagues at School of Engineering. Prof. Brazil will be sorely missed. |
| Mark Flanagan | Tom was a wonderful colleague, a great teacher, and most of all a very kind and generous man. We will all miss him dearly. |
| Kevin McHugh | My condolences |
| Johanna Field | Chemical engineering graduate. I remember Tom during my years spent in the engineering block. Lovely man. Very sorry to hear of his passing. |
| Anthony James McElwee | Sincerest sympathies to the family, who he was always eager to inform me about. As my academic mentor, he was always available for a talk. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. |
| Aonghus Ó hAlmhain | BE 1990. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Oide foighneach eolach uasal. |
| Thomas Campbell | I am very saddened to hear of Prof. Brazil's passing. Although I only had one encounter with him during my time at UCD, it was one that has stuck with me. He came across as a very genuine person with a good sense of humour. |
| Mary Gallagher (UCDFrench) | I was so very sad and so shocked to hear of this great loss to the Irish academic community. I knew Tom only very slightly but I had reason to be very grateful to him for a moral stand that I knew him to have taken on a matter of principle in a most difficult situation. I want to pay tribute here to a most humane colleague and I send my deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. |
| Martin Corless | My sincere condolences. I always enjoyed meeting Tom in my visits to UCD. While I was an undergraduate at UCD, Tom, as a postgrad, was very helpful with my studies. He will be missed. |
| Cathal MacSwiney Brugha | Tom was one of the 'greats'. We worked together on the successful introduction of extra points for mathematics in the leaving cert, helping to redress the lack of competitiveness of Irish education internationally. His reputation was massive, for honesty and integrity, for humanity and scholarship. |
| Shaun Sweeney | A brilliant lecturer with all the time in the world for his students. |
| Yaqian Zhao | RIP |
| Peadar Keegan | Prof. Brazil was my undergraduate project supervisor, and the advisor to ElecSoc while I was auditor. He was a great mentor and teacher, who put as much effort into helping an undergrad as he did another professor. His lectures on Solid State Electronics were always interesting and easy to understand. My thoughts are with his family and colleagues in this difficult time. |
| Hugh J Finlay | Yesterday, April 18th, I learned with regret that my former colleague Prof Tom Brazil had passed away on April 13th. Tom and I were coworkers at the Plessey Research facility in England, before I moved to live in California. Tom was a great individual, very gifted and personable. Over the years, I met him a few times at IEEE conferences in the USA as we reviewed our common Microwave Technology. I always found him to be a gentleman, a great example to all of us. Professor Tom has left us a great legacy in his contributions to CAD and Microwave Techniques. He has been a great leader within the IEEE and other organizations and took part in many publications and conferences. I have fond memories of Tom and he will certainly be missed by his family and our engineering profession. Please pass on my condolences to his family in Dublin, Ireland. Hugh J Finlay, California, USA |
| Alun Carr | As an opponent Tom could be stubborn and dogmatic, but as a friend, witty and erudite. It is in the nature of academia that a person can be both simultaneously. I don't know of a single member of staff in Engineering that Tom ever offended. Tom was a gentleman, a scholar, and above all, an engineer. He will be greatly missed. |
| Padraig Basquel | I was deeply saddened to hear of Professor Brazil's passing. He was an inspiring and caring lecturer, who always had time for myself and my fellow students. My thoughts are with the Brazil family at this time. |
| John B Howard | My condolences to the family friends and colleagues May he rest in peace |
| Colleen Doyle | Sincere condolences to Tom's family and wide network of professional colleagues and students. The Engineering Staff Common Room simply won't be the same without his witty insights and dry humour. I always appreciated his willingness to support and encourage students. |
| John O'Connor | Very saddened to hear the news of Tom's passing. Still remember the fun we had with him in 1982 on the Elec Eng trip to Germany. |
| Ronan Scally | Prof Brazil was a great lecturer and a gentleman. Rest in peace. |
| Finbar Sheehy | Professor Brazil was my advisor for my final year project, in 1985-86. I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to his family and friends on their loss. |
| Conor Duffy | |
| Orla Cosgrave | Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Tom. He was a true gentleman and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues, students both past and present and by the wider UCD community. May he Rest in Peace |
| Orla Cosgrave | Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Tom. He was a true gentleman and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues, students both past and present and by the wider UCD community. May he Rest in Peace |
| Jim Greer | My condolences to the family, the UCD community, and to Ireland for the sad loss of Professor Brazil. May he rest in peace. |
| Fatima Gunning | An inspiration that will be truly missed by us all. RIP. |
| Mike Geen | Tom was rare and a very special man, kind, gentle, witty, erudite and certainly the most brilliant engineer I have ever met. Time spent with Tom was always an uplifting experience. It was a privilege to have known him, He will be greatly missed. Rest calm Tom. |
| Donal Hughes | Very saddened to hear of Tom's passing. RIP From a retired member of the Staff of School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Donal Hughes |
| Paul Kavanagh | Sincere condolences on your sad loss. Professor Brazil was a gentleman and a huge intellect. He was very good natured and fair lecturer and was very warm and generous to me when i worked with him briefly in the early years of my career after UCD. He will be remembered as a good and very decent man as well as a person of huge impact in engineering. |
| David Malone | |
| Grainne Keane | I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's untimely death. Tom was not only academically gifted, he was very personable as a colleague with an unfailing sense of humour and a keen sense of fairness and decency hat shone through everything he did. . He was a true gentleman and was always a pleasure to work with. Sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. |
| Leila Shaddadi | My condolences to Prof Brazil’s (RIP) family and friends in UCD Engineering |
| Daniel Fingleton | I was blessed to have such a wonderful professor |
| Prof James Burke | Sincere condolences to the Brazil family on their sad loss. Prof Brazil will be missed- a real gentlemen & a scholar. |
| Gavin Cosgrave | |
| Brendan Keogh | So sorry to hear the sad news. |
| Garrett | |
| Garrett O’Sullivan | My sincerest condolences to the Brazil family |
| Brian Graham | One of my favourite lecturers, always very kind and helpful |
| Alan McHugh | Sincere condolences to Prof Brazil's family, friends and colleagues from a former student. |
| Colin McDonnell | Sorry to hear of the sad loss - my condolences |
| Joseph P Cullen | I was sorry to hear about the loss of an exceptional academic and human being who I was so fortunate to have learned from. My condolences to his family |
| Niall Colgab | My Condolences. Tom was one of the good ones. |
| Dr Kevin T Ryan | I've known Tom on and off for many years as our respective interests in software and hardware often intersected. He was a true scholar and a gentleman. I expect he was also a loving farther and husband. It is especially sad that he had so little time to enjoy his well-earned retirement. |
| Mick Lynam, Mech ‘86 | Very sad news, Tom was a pure gentleman and a great educator. May he Rest in Peace. |
| Stavros Iezekiel | |
| Stavros Iezekiel | My sincere condolences to Tom's family. I knew him from my time at Leeds; not only was he an accomplished scientist and educator, he was a great gentleman, very witty but also very modest and caring. |
| Jamie Mc Cormack | I had the privilege of being a student under Prof Tom Brazil back in the 1980's. There are certain folk who always make a lasting impression on you and Prof Brazil did that, knowledgeable, helpful, modest and a good dose of humour. Thanks Tom and my deepest condolences to Tom’s family, friends and colleagues at UCD. |
| Barry Greene | |
| Padraig MacColgain | This is terribly sad news. Rest in peace, Professor Brazil. |
| David Sinclair | An excellent academic, but more importantly a really nice man. |
| Paul Doherty | RIP. Condolences and sympathies to family, friends & colleagues. |
| Seamus McGrath | Deepest sympathies |
| Martin McCarthy | Tom was a stellar engineer, teacher and inspirer. He was at the forefront of the development electronic engineering in Ireland - and nurtured thousands of students who went on make the industry the powerhouse it is today, up and down the country. |
| Jim Watters | Tom You were a good friend while we were students together in Merrion St. back in the 1970s and were always welcoming down through the years as you grew into your position in Electronic Engineering at UCD. You were always so full of life; it is hard to believe you are gone. .My deepest condolences to your wife and family. A great loss. Jim Watters BE (Chemical), UCD Class of 1973 Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville, USA |
| Ruarc Sorensen | Prof. Brazil was an incredibly genial, pleasant man who was always ready to help and took a deep interest in his students. |
| Sinead Skrba | A true gentleman. |
| Elaine Cregg | As a member of the UCD community for over 20 years I wish to note my appreciation for Tom's role in and contribution to the life of UCD and to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Elaine Cregg, UCD College of Arts and Humanities |