The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering mourns the passing of Professor J. Douglas Lavers of The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Professor Lavers died on July 11, 2011 in an accident while on a 16-day canoe trip in the Yukon.

Professor Lavers’ research focused on applications involving magnetic fields. His work was used to design magnetic components for telecommunications and computer power supplies as well as MRI systems.

“Professor Lavers was a valued colleague, an accomplished researcher and a respected educator,” said Professor Farid Najm, Chair of The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. “He has served the department in many ways, including as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, especially his wife Barb and his children Monica and Eric.”

Planning has begun on a memorial service that will be held on campus in September. Details will be forthcoming.