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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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Born 1940 · age 86