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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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