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Robert Fano

(1917–2016) Computer Scientist United States

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Robert Fano was a computer scientist from the United States, best known for Transmission of information.

Quick Facts About Robert Fano

Born
November 11, 1917
Died
July 13, 2016
Nationality
United States
Profession
Computer Scientist
Notable works
Transmission of information

About Robert Fano

Roberto Mario "Robert" Fano was an Italian-American computer scientist and professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He became a student and working lab partner to Claude Shannon, whom he admired zealously and assisted in the early years of information theory.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

IEEE Fellow Claude E. Shannon Award IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States Member of the National Academy of Engineering

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