Computer & electronics hardware
Pierre Sillard
Devised a software modeling tool that enabled him to design complex optical fibers now being manufactured for use in very-high-capacity communications systems.
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Vance Bjorn
Partnered with fellow TR100 honoree Serge Belongie (see above) to found a Redwood City, CA, biometrics company that specializes in fingerprint recog-nition for computer access.
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Ari Juels
Improved the security and privacy of radio frequency identification tags, as well as cryptographic tools for authentication systems.
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Robert Drost
Pioneered a wireless technology to eliminate the wired connections between closely spaced chips in computer systems.
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Robert Frederick
Helping to lead Amazons transformation, with its own virtual vending machines.