Jun Murai

Professor Emeritus / Senior Advanced Research Project Professor, Keio University

Jun Murai received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Keio University in 1987, with a focus on the Internet and computer communications. He established JUNET (Japan University UNIX Network) in 1984, the first network in Japan to connect multiple universities. In 1988, he founded the WIDE (Widely Integrated Distributed Environment) Project, a Japanese research consortium focused on the Internet.

He has long been engaged in research on Internet technology platforms and is widely known as the "Father of the Internet in Japan" and internationally as the "Internet Samurai."

He previously served as Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet and Advisor to the Digital Agency. He continues to serve on numerous governmental committees and advisory bodies, including as chair and committee member, and is also actively involved in international scientific associations.

He was inducted into 2011 IEEE Internet Award / the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame (Pioneer) / 2019 the Knight of the Legion of Honor by the French Government.