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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>

'''Jun Murai''' is an expert in the field of Computer Communications and Operating Systems. He is recognized as the Father of the 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===

===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>

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 represents the [[WIDE Project]] on 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

==Awards==

==Awards==

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:

Jun has received several accolades from different organizations. His most recent award was the 2011 [[IEEE]] Internet Award in recognition of his contributions to 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

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