Ralph Merkle is a cryptographer from the United States, best known for Kinematic Self-Replicating Machines.
Quick Facts About Ralph Merkle
Born
February 2, 1952
Nationality
United States
Profession
Cryptographer
Notable works
Kinematic Self-Replicating Machines
Spouse
Carol Shaw
About Ralph Merkle
Ralph C. Merkle is an American computer scientist. He co-invented public-key cryptography and invented cryptographic hashing, and has worked on molecular nanotechnology and cryonics.
Awards & Honors
Feynman Prize in NanotechnologyParis Kanellakis AwardNational Inventors Hall of FameIEEE Richard W. Hamming MedalIEEE Koji Kobayashi Computers and Communications AwardNational Cyber Security Hall of FameComputer History Museum FellowIACR Fellow
