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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> | ||
==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.<ref>[http://www.wide.ad.jp/news/press/20110329-IEEE-e.html JUN MURAI, VISIONARY INTERNET DEVELOPER, TO RECEIVE 2011 IEEE INTERNET AWARD]</ref> He also received the following awards:<ref>[http://vu9.sfc.keio.ac.jp/faculty_profile/cgi/f_profile_e.cgi?id=859452959bdc256a KEIO University Faculty Search]</ref> | |||
* Jonathan B.Postel Service Award from the Internet Society, August 16, 2005 | |||
* Personal Award from Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, October 6, 2004 | |||
* Personal Award from Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, 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 | |||
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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]
- Jonathan B.Postel Service Award from the Internet Society, August 16, 2005
- Personal Award from Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, October 6, 2004
- Personal Award from Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, 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