Robert Kahn

Robert Kahn is an American engineer best known for his pioneering work in developing the Internet. Alongside Vint Cerf, he created the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP), foundational technologies that allow different computers to communicate over networks. Kahn's contributions have been crucial in shaping the Internet as we know it today, enabling everything from email to web browsing. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, emphasizing his impact on modern communication and information sharing globally.