Contributions to the tribute of Farhad Mavaddat

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

We are very sad to hear about the loss of Dr. Mavaddat. Our condolences to his children. When I (Zarrin) started my Master's at UW, my office was located a few rooms away in the same corridor as Dr. Mavaddat and for 2 years, almost everyday when I saw him in the hallway he warmly greeted me and stood to chat and ask if everything is ok with my studies. May he rest in peace by the side of his beloved, kind wife Sima. Zarrin Langari and Mehran Rad

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Farhad Arbab posted a condolence

Sunday, November 7, 2021

I am saddened to learn through another friend and colleague that Prof. Farhad Mavaddat passed away. He was my teacher, my mentor, my colleague, and my friend. I will miss him, as I will continue to remember him fondly. I admired him as a brilliant teacher whose contagious intellectual curiosity was not confined to his field. He supported me as a young student in Iran, and his confidence in me and in my abilities became the substrate on which my abilities and my confidence grew. In a hierarchical society and a culture of stratified ranks, the humanity in his treatment of his students as his equals was rare and refreshing. In spite of geographical distance, we kept in touch over the decades since, by email, phone calls, and visits. Though reserved and circumspect, somehow, he found it easy to confide in me now and then. He was nonchalant about the hardships he faced, the injustice and calamities he had survived, and the obstacles that he had triumphed over. But, losing Sima left a big void in his life and in his heart. Through life's ups and downs, he always spoke affectionately of his children. I know his love for Mehrdad and Mitra was immense and unwavering. I mourn the loss of my friend, Farhad, and I offer my sincerest condolences to Marc (Mehrdad), Nicole (Mitra), Furouz, the rest of his family, and all his friends and colleagues. Farhad Arbab

Mehdi Fallahi Posted Nov 17, 2021 at 10:30 AM

سلام دوستان ؛ به توصیه برخی دوستان بنده مسئول شده ام که در جهت بزرگداشت زنده یاد استاد دکتر مودت مراسم یاد بودی برگزار نمایم! تاریخ و ساعت بعد از مشورت با چند نفر از جمله دکتر پرهامی فعلا به قرار زیر است: ساعت ۱۲ (ظهر) روز یکشنبه ۵ دسامبر ۲۰۲۱ که می شود حدود هشت و نیم شب ایران و سرشب اروپا. عکس؛ تصویر؛ نامه؛ و هرچیزی از سال های اقامت دکتر مودت در تهران و پس از آن در واترلو دارید مغتنم است. لطفا برای من بفرستید . مهدی فلاحی 613-889-4700 persianradio@gmail.com

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Behrooz Parhami uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, November 7, 2021

When I returned to Iran in 1974 after my graduate studies in the US and was offered an academic position at AMUT/SUT, Farhad had already established a Master's program in computer science within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and was working on improving the program's laboratory facilities. He was well-respected by students and colleagues alike. I found Farhad very welcoming and supportive, allowing me to integrate into the existing team (which also included our mutual friend, Engr. Armen Nahapetian) and hit the ground running, so to speak. He led the Computing Group and later served a term as Department Chair. Before Farhad's departure from Iran, we worked on many projects together, including curriculum development, challenges of technology transfer, and culture/language-dependent aspects of computing, particularly adapting Western technology to the needs of Iran and of the Persian language. After his departure, we stayed in touch over the years and, when I also moved to the West, we had occasional mini-reunions with a couple of other AMUT/SUT colleagues. We had been planning the next event in our series of mini-reunions, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. My sincere condolences to Farhad's children, Mehrdad and Mitra, to other family members, and to all those who knew this noble and distinguished man. May his soul rest in peace! Behrooz Parhami, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Armen and Stella Nahapetian posted a condolence

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Our condolences to Farhad's family and all who knew him. This is a great loss for all. Though our age difference was not great, Farhad took on the role of a mentor when I started my teaching career in Iran. The relationship was to become a valuable personal and family friendship. I well remember some of predictions Farhad would make, during tea and lunch breaks in the university, about the future of Computer Science, many of which we have seen come true over the years. His wisdom and foresight extended far beyond technology onto many aspects of life. Though the frequency of our get-togethers with Farhad had become less over the last few years, Stella and I often remembered and talked about his profound and philosophical view of life.

Mehdi Fallahi Posted Nov 17, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Hello Armen; Please see my message up there under Farhad Arbab's message. Would you please help me in that regards? Mehdi Fallahi 613-889-4700 persianradio@gmail.com

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Lili Nosrat Mahvash uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, November 7, 2021

To the children and family of Farhad Mavaddat: I’m so sorry for the loss of beloved Farhad, please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences. I’m praying for the progress of his Soul In Abha’ Kingdom . Lili Nosrat Mahvash These photos are from memories of 1966 from small Baha’i gatherings in London when Farhad was attending Imperial College.

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Ming Li posted a condolence

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Condolences! Farhad was a great colleague.

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Amir Teimoortagh posted a condolence

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Farhad not only was my supervisor and mentor at UW, he was also a kind and supportive friend to me. He eagerly Was quick to extend his assistance when there was an ask that he could assist. It’s sad to learn that he has passed away and not any more among us.

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Vahid Hashemian purchased flowers

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Vahid Hashemian

purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Farhad Mavaddat. Send Flowers

My condolences on this great loss. He was my PhD advisor during 2002-2008 at UofW. He was a great mentor. May he rest in peace.

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Vahid Hashemian posted a condolence

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Memories of my years at UofW are rushing back: most profoundly, his kind heart and smile, and our coffee chats too. I owe him a great debt of gratitude. May he rest in peace

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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Farhad Mavaddat. Send Flowers

Dear Nicole and Marc, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Best wishes to you both.

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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Full Heart was purchased for the family of Farhad Mavaddat. Send Flowers

Farhad's memory will live with me for ever, as it will with all the people who were lucky to know this kind and considerate man.

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Elham and Amir Khajepour posted a condolence

Friday, November 5, 2021

We lost a great friend and colleague. He will be missed and remembered by all.

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Wendy Lea Rush posted a condolence

Friday, November 5, 2021

Your father was one of my favorite people at Waterloo. He taught me much about overcoming obstacles and his smile always brightened my day. I will miss him Wendy Lea Rush and Bart Domzy

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Farnaz and Farshad Khadem, Aria Anvar purchased flowers

Friday, November 5, 2021

Farnaz and Farshad Khadem, Aria Anvar

purchased the Heartfelt Memories for the family of Farhad Mavaddat. Send Flowers

Dearest Mehrdad and Mitra, with all our thoughts and condolences. Nazi, Shadi and Aria

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Forouz and Iraj Khadem purchased flowers

Friday, November 5, 2021

Forouz and Iraj Khadem

purchased the Gracious Lavender Basket for the family of Farhad Mavaddat. Send Flowers

Mehrdad and Mitra Jan, we are very sorry we can't be with you today. Much love, Ameh Forouz and Iraj.

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Annie & Hamid Noori posted a condolence

Friday, November 5, 2021

We lost a great friend. Farhad was an intellectual in every sense and a great academic. A graduate of engineering programs from Tehran University, Iran, and Imperial College, London, England, he was one of the pioneers in studying computer science in Iran. He’ll be greatly missed. Our condolences to Mitra (Nicole) and Mehrdad for their loss. Annie & Hamid Noori.

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The family of Farhad Mavaddat uploaded a photo

Friday, November 5, 2021

Farhad Mavaddat

1941 - 2021