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IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal
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Gerard J. Foschini
1940-02-28 – 2023-09-17
Life & Legacy
Gerard Joseph Foschini (February 28, 1940 - September 17, 2023) was an American telecommunications engineer who worked for Bell Laboratories from 1961 until his retirement. His research has covered many kinds of data communications, particularly wireless communications and optical communications. Foschini has also worked on point-to-point systems and networks.
Occupation & Career
inventor
Education
New York University; New Jersey Institute of Technology; New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Stevens Institute of Technology
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal; IEEE Fellow; IEEE Eric E. Sumner Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal · IEEE Eric E. Sumner Award · IEEE Fellow
Employer
Princeton University · Rutgers University
Organizations & Memberships
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers · National Academy of Engineering
Education & Institutions
New Jersey Institute of Technology · New York University · New York University Tandon School of Engineering · Stevens Institute of Technology
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IEEE Fellow
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Award
IEEE Eric E. Sumner Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5550028 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5550028 — wikidata View source
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