Author Profile: Wayne M. Hope

Wayne Hope started his electronics career teaching at the University of Alberta, then joined the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology shortly after that, and remained at that position for many years while simultaneously exploring many interests, such as photography and boatbuilding.

After 11 years at NAIT, and following an interest in financial mathematics and programming, he executed a take-over of Federal Mortgage Corporation Ltd., and jointly owned the business for several years before returning to teaching electronics at NAIT with renewed vigor and interest.

After having several books published by West Publishing in the USA, he started his own publishing company, Formulations Media Inc., which remains in operation after more than 20 years. With his company he has published a DC text manual, an AC text manual, four lab manuals and four problem manuals, as well as a mortgage text. His company has also provided an outlet for several pieces of software he has developed and newspaper puzzles which have been used in many places.

Under the subject of electronics, Hope’s books thoroughly cover DC, AC, electronic devices and op amps. He has also used this material to make customized books for over 40 colleges and universities throughout North America.

Having become tired of lifting heavy boxes of books, Hope has recently signed an agreement with Orchid Systems Inc. to take over the orders, printing and distribution of the many publications of Formulations Media, however Hope will remain active in creating new custom manuals as required and may also pen two new text manuals for the areas of devices and op amps.

Most of Hope’s time is now spent doing many forms of photography and he is presently building a new photography studio and has published eight new photography books through Blurb in the USA, several of which are selling very well. He is also designing a new boat to build, but he really needs to get out and cut the grass.