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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 the [[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>
===ICANN Involvement===
Mr. Murai served on [[ICANN]]'s founding Board of Directors from 1998-2003.<ref>[https://www.internethalloffame.org/inductees/jun-murai ICANN Biographical Data on Jun Murai]</ref> He was also appointed as Chairman of the [[Root Server System Advisory Committee]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/dns-root/ DNS Root Server System Advisory Committee]</ref>
==Education==
==Education==
* Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Keio University Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology- 1979
* Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Keio University Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, 1979
* MS Computer Science, Keio University-1981
* MS Computer Science, Keio University, 1981
* Ph.D. Computer Science, Keio University-1987
* Ph.D. Computer Science, Keio University, 1987
==Awards==
==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> <ref>[http://www.ietf.org/meeting/76/documents/JunMurai.pdf IETF 76:Challenges to the Future in WIDE Project]</ref>
Jun has 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, especially 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 has also received the following awards:
* Funai Achievement Award from the Forum on Information Technology in September 2007
* Funai Achievement Award from the Forum on Information Technology in September 2007
* '''Jonathan B.Postel Service Award''' from the [[ISOC|Internet Society]], August 16, 2005
* Jonathan B.Postel Service Award from the [[ISOC|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 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 of Economy, Trade and Industry, KAME Project, October 2002
* Personal Award from Minister for Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, June 1, 2000
* Personal Award from Minister for Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, June 1, 2000
* The Best Paper of '90s Award, ISPJ, 2000
* The Best Paper of '90s Award, ISPJ, 2000<ref>[http://vu9.sfc.keio.ac.jp/faculty_profile/cgi/f_profile_e.cgi?id=859452959bdc256a KEIO University Faculty Search]</ref><ref>[http://www.ietf.org/meeting/76/documents/JunMurai.pdf IETF 76:Challenges to the Future in WIDE Project]</ref>
==Career History==
Murai has previously held the following positions and membership in different organizations:
* Executive Committee, 76th The Internet Engineering Task Force ([[IETF]]) (2009)
* Vice-President, Keio University (2005-2009)
* Advisory Member, IT Strategy Headquarters, (2000-2009)
* Member, Global Agenda Councils, World Economic Forum (2008)
* Member, Science Council of Japan (2008)
* General Chair, SIGCOMM (2007)
* Visiting Professor, Tsinghua University, Beijing (2007)
* Information Security Policy Council, Cabinet of Japan (2005)
* Executive Director, Research Institute SFC, Keio University (1999-2005)
* Member of the Board of Trustees, Internet Society (1997-2000)
* President, [[JPNIC]] (1997)
* Member, IAHC (1996-1997)
* Member, [[IAB]] (1993-1995)
* Chairman, Local Arrangement Group of INET92 in Kobe (1992)<ref>[http://www.ietf.org/meeting/76/documents/JunMurai.pdf IETF 76:Challenges to the Future in WIDE Project]</ref> <ref>[http://vu9.sfc.keio.ac.jp/faculty_profile/cgi/f_profile_e.cgi?id=859452959bdc256a Keio University, SFC Faculty Search]</ref>
==References==
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