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Sheila Amacker
On Monday, September 28, 2020, Sheila Searls Amacker passed away at the age of 84. She was born in Madison, WI on January 3rd, 1934, as the daughter of Edward and Anna Searls and the sister of Eileen Searls, Anna Mary Brennan, Edward Searls, Bob Searls, and James Searls. She attended Rosary College, River Forest, IL for one year, then transferred to the University of Wisconsin, graduating in 1956 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. In 1957, in Madison, WI, she married her high school sweetheart, John. Sheila and John lived in State College PA, Stevens Point WI, before settling down Charlottesville, VA, in 1962. Together they raised five children Elizabeth (Lisa) North, John Amacker, Michael Amacker, Margaret (Peggy) Murphy, and Robert (Bob) Amacker. Sheila taught before having children and returned to teaching in 1973, first as teacher’s aide at the Greenbrier Elementary School in Charlottesville, VA, and then as a 2nd Grade teacher at the Madison County Elementary School where she retired in 1999. A great joy in Sheila’s life was her family, particularly her grandchildren Kevin North (30), David North (28), Will Amacker (21), Sean Murphy (21), Charles Amacker (20), Ethan Murphy, (19), and Jacqueline Amacker (19). She embraced and included as family sons, daughters, and sisters-inlaws; Michael North, Jill Amacker, Pad Murphy, Kristy Amacker, Judy Amacker, Ellen Searls, Allison Searls, and friends Janet Murphy, Tania Israel, and members of the Grace Society. She loved watching baby turtles hatch, sunrise at the beach, and cross-stitch. Even in times of great sadness, including the deaths of husband John (1981) son Michael (2006), father Edward (1977), mother Anna (1993), brother James (2011), brother Bob (2017), sister Eileen (2019), sister Anna Mary (2019), Sheila remained sweet, generous and giving. Her last words to her family were “Tell the good stories, tell the hard ones they are good too.” The family wants to thank the caregivers at the Colonnades Remembrance Center in Charlottesville, Va. When we can gather again, we will hold a celebration of Sheila’s stories and life. Until then, if you wish to remember or honor Sheila, please consider sending donations to https://www.sunsetbeachturtles.org/donations.html, https://www.hopva.org, or https://www.donorschoose.org.
David Barber
Emeritus Professor David Barber CEng, CPhys, FIMMM, FInstP joined the Physics Department at the newly-formed University of Essex in 1965, and remained part of the University for over 30 years, while also taking up prestigious posts in America and Hong Kong. He took early retirement in 1996, but continued his ground-breaking research. David was a visionary experimentalist, a brilliant and graceful mentor, and an enabling administrator, and as can be inferred from his scientific legacy, he had a broad, insightful intellectual curiosity. David will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all his former graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and colleagues in several countries around the world
Mike Zoesch
Mike Zoesch, 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 26. 2020. He spent his early years growing up in Park Falls, WI, until moving to Colorado where he lived, worked, and raised a family with his wife, Teri. They had 4 children, Kristin, Buzz, Kaitlyn, and Stephanie. He enjoyed being an avid Colorado sports fan, spending time with family at home, and yelling at everyone to shut the door behind them. He was also a very proud grandpa to his two grandsons, Greysen and Fletcher.
Vassos Soteriou
On Saturday September 26th, 2020 our very dear colleague and friend Vassos Soteriou passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack. He was only 44, and leaves behind his beloved wife Drazena and his newborn baby boy Alexandros. Vassos is remembered by many people as an exceptional and unique human being, with a truly kind soul of the highest integrity and values. One could realize how special Vassos was only after a short discussion with him. A truly rare and real individual. He was at the top of intellectual thinking; a visionary who constantly pursued progress and excellence both academically and in all aspects of life; a bright and talented academic teacher and mentor; an exceptional scientist in love and passionate with research and science of the highest standards; a stimulating colleague; a truly great friend. Vassos’ passing is inconceivable. We hope that this side of Remembrances & Condolences will allow his friends, colleagues and students share their tributes, and help them celebrate and honor him. Vassos was an Associate Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics at the Cyprus University of Technology. He was a leading expert in the field of computer architecture, where he had made a number of profound contributions that will remain forever influential in the passage of time. He received the B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in 2001, and Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, in 2006. His legacy will carry on with all the people he has influenced; friends, colleagues, students, researchers; his wife; his son. Please consider donating in Vassos' memory here. The proceeds will be directly given to his wife Drazena: https://gogetfunding.com/in-memory-of-professor-vassos-soteriou/
Valerie Dowling
Valerie Dowling joined the National Museum of Ireland on 26th April 1976 as a Technical Assistant where she worked alongside Brendan Doyle who was the Photographer in the NMI. At that time the photographic studio was based in School House Lane. Valerie worked closely with Brendan for many years over a period where the technology of photography changed dramatically. Valerie continued to build her skills with all these changes in practice ensuring NMI remained at the forefront. When Brendan retired in the 80's Valerie took over as Photographer. Valerie set (and demanded!) high standards of photography, and her work was viewed widely through NMI publications and exhibitions. Valerie was a gifted photographer, worked with military precision and was passionate about the quality of Hasselblad cameras and lenses which she mentioned at every opportunity! She was so pleased and proud to have them in the Museum. Valerie's work led her to engage with colleagues across all areas of the Museum and her passion for her work and professionality was infectious - she will be missed terribly by her colleagues past and present across all our Museum sites.
Justin Teissié
Justin Teissié, director of exceptional class at the CNRS, biophysicist, ESPCI engineer in 1970, PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry from the University of Paris, PhD in Biophysics from the University of Toulouse in 1979, obtained in 1973 a position as research associate at the CNRS in Toulouse in the team of Prof. A. Baudras at the Centre de Recherche en Biochimie et Génétique Cellulaire. After his post-doctorate in the United States at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine in the laboratory of Prof. T.Y. Tsong, he created his team and was the pioneer of electroporation in France. Author of more than 300 articles*, he has dedicated his life to the study of biological membranes and the basic processes of electroporation and has played a major role in the development of its applications in the medical field for electrochemotherapy and in industry for sterilization. President of the Scientific Council of the University of Toulouse III Doctoral School of Life Sciences from 1993 to 2011, head of the Biomembranes, then Structural Biology and Biophysics Department at IPBS-Toulouse from 2006 to 2010, winner of the prize for the medical applications of electricity awarded by the Institut Electricité Santé in 1995, CNRS honorary medalist in 2013 and awarded by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering in 2017, J. Teissié lived by and for Science. His passing creates an immense void in our community. His integrity and scientific rigor as well as his great generosity and availability were exemplary and unfailing.
Carlton Phillip
Mr. Phillip was a founding member of the DATT and served as our Treasurer, Internal Auditor and as our President for three (3) terms. Mr. Phillip also functioned in executive roles in the Caribbean Diabetes Association and as a Director at the International Diabetes Federation. Mr. Phillip, a Master Tailor by profession was well known for his dedication to teaching, shaping the minds of thousands of young men and women at the John S. Donaldson Technical Institute over many years as a lecturer there. A man of many passions, he took active roles in numerous faith-based organizations, credit unions, community groups and political entities. Mr. Phillip was a philanthropist. At the age of 31 he was diagnosed with an insulin dependent form of diabetes. At his core Mr. Phillip was a philanthropist. He became involved with a newly formed DATT some years later in 1988. He was the driving force behind the establishment of four (4) of our branches in Port-of-Spain and remained the Chairperson of our North-West Branch up until his passing. During his time as the President of the DATT, he expanded the reach of the organization throughout the length and breadth of Trinidad and Tobago with countless screening and education initiatives. He had a special interest in the impact of diabetes on men’s health and he introduced the DATT men’s forum, a mainstay of our Annual Symposium which was named after him in 2019. He represented the DATT at numerous regional and international conferences where he was our most vocal advocate. Here at home, he was able to convince the then Minister of Health to begin providing free blood glucose machines and strips to persons with diabetes, a program which continues to this day, helping to improve the management of thousands of people living with Diabetes. Mr. Phillip will always be remembered for his gentlemanly character, his passion for healthcare and most notably his love for helping people. He was inducted as a member of the Distinguished Society of Trinidad and Tobago when he was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (silver) for his contribution to education and community service in T&T. He has since received numerous accolades from regional institutions and the International Diabetes Federation. Mr. Phillip has left an indelible mark on the fabric of Trinidad and Tobago through the one he educated, the organizations which he was a part of and all the people whose lives he impacted. He will be missed by many.
Patrick Walker
Patrick, Pat or Paddy as he was known to his many friends and family loved life and lived it to the full everyday with his motto being 'Carpe Diem' or 'Seize the Day'. He embraced all the challenges of life thrown his way and pursued his dreams passionately. He loved helping others to fulfil their dreams too. His smile lit up the room where ever he went and his kindness knew no bounds. We will all miss him but remember him with love.
Professor Emmanuel Okechukwu Ezugwu
BRIEF PROFILE OF PROF EMMA EZUGWU . . . Professor Emmanuel Okechukwu Ezugwu was born on 11 November, 1959, into the royal family of Late Chief Simon Ezugwu of Amukpa, Ogbozarra-Opi in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. His grandfather, Chief Ugwu Ezugwu Ukwuma was a colonial warrant chief that exercised influence over the entire Opi Ancient Kingdom. Prof Ezugwu was until his death a tenured Professor of Systems Engineering with over twenty years’ experience in the field; a consultant, member of the Governing Council of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, and visiting professor of the Nigerian Universities Commission. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Manufacturing Engineering (1986) from the University of Warwick, where he also rose to become a Senior Research Fellow. He eventually joined London South Bank University as full professor (1993-2009) and Director of the internationally renowned Machining Research Centre whose research activities were funded by Rolls-Royce Plc, Sandvik Group, Kennametal, as well as UK and EU governments. His patriotic zeal made him abandon these lucrative positions to come home to establish and head Nigeria’s world class centre of learning and research in aerospace technology, the Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT-Nigeria), Kaduna. As its pioneer provost (2009 - 2019), his landmark achievements included the elevation of AFIT to a degree awarding institution, a feat for which he was rewarded with the naming of the Institute’s main library after him. His many achievements included the development of self-propelled rotary cutter that earned him a Meritorious Award from the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in year 2000. A member of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, Prof Ezugwu is listed as a noteworthy manufacturing Engineer by _Marquis Who’s Who._ He published well over 200 academic and research materials in internationally recognised journals. His humane and philanthropic disposition are boundless. A scholarship provider for the less privileged; a devout Christian of the Catholic faith and quiet funder of numerous church projects, from All Saints to St Charles and beyond; robust community leader, counsellor and life coach; settler of medical bills for those who would have been imprisoned perpetually in the hospital after discharge; provider and source of hope for hapless widows. The list of his good works is endless, wrapped in his cosmopolitan but unassuming personality. The academic world will miss him, but Opi community will take a long time to fill the vacuum his death has created.