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.
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
