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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