In Memory of Prof. Bogdan ‘Dan’ M. Wilamowski (1944 – 2025)
A message from IES President, Professor Milos Manic: In loving memory of our Past President, mentor, and a friend, Prof. Bogdan Dan Wilamowski
Dear AdCom Family,
I am deeply saddened to share this unfortunate update with you. One of the true legends of IES, Prof. Bogdan Maciej Wilamowski passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 7, 2025.
Dan Wilamowski made a deep impact on all of us and the world as a whole. He was a Past President of IES (2004-2005), past Editor in Chief of our lead transactions TII & TIE, past Div VI Director, Member of Polish and Hungarian Academy of Sciences, among many other roles.
I myself will remember Prof. Dan Wilamowski by his warm smile and big heart. His tireless and inquisitive mind knew no limits, from inventing new neural networks — like the algorithm he developed while flying to meetings, urging us to test it — to his remarkable skills in creating or fixing anything, whether it was a car or a house. I continue to draw on his analogies that compare the convergence of neural networks to skiing, a passion he embraced as a ski instructor in his youth.
Most importantly, Dan loved to share his discoveries, embodying the essence of a true mentor. He left a lasting impact on everyone he met; I often encounter his former colleagues and students around the world, and there’s always a story or valuable lesson to reflect on.
While we prepare a commemoration in his honor at the upcoming Oct. AdCom, I will ask all of us to share a memory or an anecdote from times with Dan.
Sincerely,
Milos
************* Message from the Wilamowski family***************
Subject: In memory of Bogdan Maciej Wilamowski
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Bogdan Maciej Wilamowski on September 7, 2025. He passed away after a long battle with brain cancer, demonstrating extraordinary courage and strength.
We invite you to visit the online memorial page (link below), where you can post your memories, condolences, and photos. We plan to create a printed book based on these materials so that Maciej’s memory can be cherished and passed on. We cordially invite you to sign the guestbook, share your photos or mementos, and forward the link to Maciej’s friends and colleagues.
Basia, Kasia, and Zosia Wilamowski