A Remarkable Journey Through Engineering, Humanity, and History
In From a Hod to an Odd EM Wave, David A. Weston invites readers into a vivid, deeply personal memoir that weaves together a lifetime of engineering innovation, global experiences, and unforgettable human encounters. From humble beginnings carrying bricks on a construction site in post-war England to groundbreaking work in electromagnetic compatibility, Weston’s career has spanned continents and disciplines. Each chapter is rich with insight, humor, and resilience.
This isn’t just a memoir for engineers. It’s a testament to the social and emotional dimensions of scientific work. Weston candidly explores the people, politics, and persistence behind his contributions — from his time at the Medical Research Council to his leadership at EMC Consulting Inc. Along the way, he shares remarkable stories involving Cold War-era technologies, mental health research, survivor accounts from Auschwitz, and even a child’s ride in a Messerschmitt microcar.
David A. Weston is a certified iNARTE EMC engineer and life member of IEEE, with 55 years of experience in electronic design and over four decades specializing in EMC. He is also the author of the authoritative Electromagnetic Compatibility, Methods, Analysis, Circuits, and Measurement (CRC Press, 2017), now in its third edition.
If you’re looking for a story that goes beyond circuits and shielding to reveal the human spirit behind science, this is it.
The eBook is available for free.
To request your copy, email the author directly at emccons0@gmail.com.
