Frank Horvath, who passed away on July 9th, 2019 at the age of 72, was a beloved member of the SHM Canada team. A brilliant and versatile electrical engineer with an exceptional ability to develop creative and innovative solutions, Frank contributed immensely to the development of our company. Frank approached his work, regardless of the size or scope of the task, with dedication, commitment, and a creative spirit.
He was also an immensely warm and kind man, with a keen sense of humour and wide-ranging interests. An excellent musician (and an amateur in the finest sense), he participated in local instrumental and choral groups as a string player and singer.
Frank was a dear friend to us. We join his family, particularly wife Gabi and daughter Eszter, in mourning his loss.
PHOTO Gallery
Frank enjoying the view from Alexandra Bridge (Ottawa, ON) during installation of SHM equipment.
Frank on site at Alexandra Bridge (Ottawa, ON) with colleague Phil Vickers.
Frank at Hawkshaw Bridge (NB).
Frank among cables at the Mackay Bridge (Halifax, NS) during SHM system installation.
Frank on Alexandra Bridge (Ottawa, ON) with colleagues Vidya Limaye (left) and Phil Vickers (centre).
Frank enjoying a meal with colleagues Phil Vickers (centre) and Matt MacLeod (right).
Frank on site at Hawkshaw Bridge (NB).
Frank during system installation in PEI.
Frank’s Profile
Frank Horvath, MScEE
An innovative researcher with significant experience in embedded systems and computer programming, Frank supported SHM Canada in the design, installation, and implementation of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems.
- MSc, Electrical Engineering, 1971
Mixed analog/digital design, analog/digital data acquisition, voice communication, sensors/actuators, vibration analysis, microcontrollers, programmable logic, wired and wireless data communications, electro-acoustical transducers, bio-medical experiments, printed circuit design.
Embedded systems firmware, wired and wireless communication protocols, real-time operating system design and programming, data logging, data analysis and data presentation, user interface design and implementation.
Medical, industrial, Structural Health Monitoring, automotive. Installation of sensors, cables and data logger electronics, power supplies and solar charging systems.
- English
- German
- Hungarian