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Dave Forney

American information theorist · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1940 · age 86

George David Forney Jr. is an American electrical engineer who made contributions in telecommunication system theory, specifically in coding theory and information theory.

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2016IEEE Medal of HonorAward1997Marconi PrizeAward1995Claude E. Shannon AwardAward1992Edison MedalAward1940Born6 March 1940

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Awards

IEEE Medal of Honor2016
Marconi Prize1997
Claude E. Shannon Award1995
Edison Medal1992
IEEE Fellow

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1940 · age 86