MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan wins 2023 Marconi Prize

MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan wins 2023 Marconi Prize

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Category : Awards Published on: February 28 2023

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  • Computer scientist Hari Balakrishnan has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize. 
  • Dr. Balakrishnan is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
  • The Marconi Prize is a top honour for computer scientists and is awarded by the U.S. based Marconi Foundation. 
  • The award is recommended by an independent selection committee of Marconi Prize recipients and approved by the Marconi Society Board.
  • It is given to those “who have made a significant contribution to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology.”
  • Hari Balakrishnan is also the Founder, Chief Technology Officer, and Chairman of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT).
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