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.^[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]


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

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

References

[1] Father of the Internet in Japan' predicts the future of networked devices and tells us why Japan must deregulate online healthcare

[2] WIDE Project

[3] KEIO University Faculty Search

[4] JUN MURAI, VISIONARY INTERNET DEVELOPER, TO RECEIVE 2011 IEEE INTERNET AWARD

[5] KEIO University Faculty Search

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