Jun Murai

Country:	Japan
Website:	[junsec.sfc.wide.ad.jp junsec.sfc.wide.ad.jp]
LinkedIn:	Jun MUrai Jun Murai

Jun Murai is an expert in the field of Computer Communications and Operating Systems. He is recognized as the Father of Japanese Internet. He was instrumental in establishing the Japanese University Network (JUNET) in 1984. Murai is also the founder of WIDE Project . He is currently serving as Dean of Faculty and Professor of the Environment and Information Study at SFC, KEIO University in Japan.

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. He also received the following awards:

• Funai Achievement Award from the Forum on Information Technology in September 2007
• Jonathan B.Postel Service Award from the Internet Society, August 16, 2005
• Personal Award from Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, USAGI Project: IPv6 Implementation and Verification, October 6, 2004
• Personal Award from Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,KAME Project, 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

Career History

Jun Murai previously held the following positions and membership in different organizations:

• Vice-President- Keio University (2005-2009)
• Executive Director- Research Institute SFC, Keio University (1999-2005)
• Executive Committee, 76th The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) (2009)
• Member of Global Agenda Councils, World Economic Forum (2008)
• Member-Science Council of Japan- (2008)
• General Chair of SIGCOMM 2007
• Visiting Professor- Tsinghua University, Beijing (2007)
• Advisory Member-IT Strategy Headquarters, (2000-2009)
• Information Security Policy Council- Cabinet of Japan (2005)
• Board of Trustee of Internet Society (1997-2000)
• President-JPNIC, 1997
• Member of IAHC (1996-1997)
• Member of IAB (1993-1995)
• Chairman of Local Arrangement Group of INET92 in Kobe (1992)

ICANN Involvement

Jun Mumai served as one of the initial ICANN Directors from 1998-2003. He also served as Chairman of the Root Server System Advisory Committee.