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| − | '''Jun Murai''' is an expert in the field of Computer Communications and Operating Systems. He is recognized as the '''Father of Japanese Internet'''.<ref>[http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nc20101208a2.html Father of the Internet in Japan' predicts the future of networked devices and tells us why Japan must deregulate online healthcare]</ref> He was instrumental in establishing the Japanese University Network ([[JUNET]]) in 1984. Murai is also the founder of ''' [[WIDE Project]]'''<ref>[http://www.wide.ad.jp/index.html WIDE Project]</ref>. He is currently serving as Dean of Faculty and Professor of the Environment and Information Study at SFC, KEIO University in Japan.<ref>[http://vu9.sfc.keio.ac.jp/faculty_profile/cgi/f_profile_e.cgi?id=859452959bdc256a KEIO University Faculty Search]</ref> | + | '''Jun Murai''' is an expert in the field of Computer Communications and Operating Systems. He is recognized as the '''Father of Japanese Internet'''.<ref>[http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nc20101208a2.html Father of the Internet in Japan' predicts the future of networked devices and tells us why Japan must deregulate online healthcare]</ref> He was instrumental in establishing the Japanese University Network ([[JUNET]]) in 1984. Murai is also the founder of ''' [[WIDE Project]]''' <ref>[http://www.wide.ad.jp/index.html WIDE Project]</ref>. He is currently serving as Dean of Faculty and Professor of the Environment and Information Study at SFC, KEIO University in Japan.<ref>[http://vu9.sfc.keio.ac.jp/faculty_profile/cgi/f_profile_e.cgi?id=859452959bdc256a KEIO University Faculty Search]</ref> |
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* Personal Award from Minister for Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, June 1, 2000 | * Personal Award from Minister for Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, June 1, 2000 | ||
* The Best Paper of '90s Award, ISPJ, 2000 | * The Best Paper of '90s Award, ISPJ, 2000 | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Jun Murai is an expert in the field of Computer Communications and Operating Systems. He is recognized as the Father of Japanese Internet.[1] He was instrumental in establishing the Japanese University Network (JUNET) in 1984. Murai is also the founder of WIDE Project [2]. He is currently serving as Dean of Faculty and Professor of the Environment and Information Study at SFC, KEIO University in Japan.[3]
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Keio University Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology- 1979
- MS Computer Science, Keio University-1981
- Ph.D. Computer Science, Keio University-1987
Awards
Jun Murai received several accolades from different organizations. His most recent award was the 2011 IEEE Internet Award in recognition for for his contributions in the development and deployment of the global internet specially in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region.[4] He also received the following awards:[5] [6]
- Funai Achievement Award from the Forum on Information Technology in September 2007
- Jonathan B.Postel Service Award from the Internet Society, August 16, 2005
- Personal Award from Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, USAGI Project: IPv6 Implementation and Verification, October 6, 2004
- Personal Award from Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,KAME Project, October 2002
- Personal Award from Minister for Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, June 1, 2000
- The Best Paper of '90s Award, ISPJ, 2000
Career History
References
- ↑ Father of the Internet in Japan' predicts the future of networked devices and tells us why Japan must deregulate online healthcare
- ↑ WIDE Project
- ↑ KEIO University Faculty Search
- ↑ JUN MURAI, VISIONARY INTERNET DEVELOPER, TO RECEIVE 2011 IEEE INTERNET AWARD
- ↑ KEIO University Faculty Search
- ↑ IETF 76:Challenges to the Future in WIDE Project