Len Kleinrock

Dr. Leonard Kleinrock pioneered the mathematical theory of packet networks, the technology underpinning the Internet. He sent the very first message over the Internet and is recognized as one of the first pioneers of today’s Internet.

For his enormous contribution to understanding the power of packet networks and the Internet, he received the 2007 National Medal of Science bestowed by the President of the United States.

Dr. Kleinrock is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the IEEE, a fellow of the ACM, and the recipient of a long list of prestigious prizes and awards.

Len wrote the first book on packet networking, and he publishing over 250 papers and six books on the subject.

Kleinrock received his Ph.D. from MIT and currently serves as a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at UCLA.