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Computer & electronics hardware

Massimo Marchiori

Develops more efficient ways of identifying, finding, and retrieving information on the Web.
Year Honored
2004
Organization
Professor, University of Venice
Region
Global

The computer scientist also developed the World Wide Web Consortiums Internet privacy standards.

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Aaron Hertzmann

Combines machine learning and graphics to capture the motion of actors, dancers, and athletes -- and to generate realistic animations for films and video games.

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Jonathan Abrams

Created the Nets top social-networking site, where eight million people communicate with friends and friends of friends.

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James OBrien

Invented algorithms for simulating natural phenomena such as splashing water and explosions, for use in movies, video games, and advanced training simulations.

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Qian Zhang

Improved roaming between cellular networks
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