Jun Murai
Japanese computer scientist · Japan · On the map · Scientists · Born 1955 · age 71
Jun Murai is a Japanese researcher known for being the founder of influential computer network projects in Japan such as the JUNET and founder of the WIDE Project. He is called by some the "Father of Internet in Japan" and "Internet Samurai."
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2019Knight of the Legion of HonourAward2013Internet Hall of FameAward2011IEEE Internet AwardAward2005Jonathan B. Postel Service AwardAward1955Born29 March 1955
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Murai is currently a professor and Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University, as well as President of the Japan Network Information Center.
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Born 1955 · age 71
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