Andrew Viterbi
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Summary
Andrew Viterbi was born on March 9, 1935[1], in Bergamo[2]. He has worked as an inventor[3], entrepreneur[4], computer scientist[5], engineer[6], and electrical engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,946 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Italy[9], United States[10]
- Employer: University of California, San Diego[11], University of California, Los Angeles[12]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[13], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14], University of California, Los Angeles[15]
- Doctoral advisor: Solomon W. Golomb[16]
- Award received: John Fritz Medal[17], IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal[18], Benjamin Franklin Medal[19], IEEE Medal of Honor[20], National Medal of Science[21], Marconi Prize[22], National Inventors Hall of Fame[23], Charles Stark Draper Prize[24], Claude E. Shannon Award[25], Great Immigrants Award[26], IEEE Maxwell Award[27]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], National Academy of Engineering[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Andrew Viterbi[32]
- Residence: United States[33]
- Family name: Viterbi[34]
- Given name: Andrew[35], Andrea[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Andrew Viterbi[38]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andrew Viterbi include Viterbi algorithm[40], an algorithm[41].
Why It Matters
Andrew Viterbi has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He is credited with the discovery of Viterbi algorithm[44], an algorithm[45]. Entities named for him include Viterbi algorithm[40], an algorithm[41].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Viterbi born?
Andrew Viterbi's place of birth was Bergamo[2].
What did Andrew Viterbi do for work?
Andrew Viterbi worked as an inventor[3], entrepreneur[4], computer scientist[5], engineer[6], and electrical engineer[7].
Where did Andrew Viterbi go to school?
Andrew Viterbi was educated at University of Southern California[13], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14], and University of California, Los Angeles[15].
What awards did Andrew Viterbi receive?
Honors received include John Fritz Medal[17], IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal[18], Benjamin Franklin Medal[19], and IEEE Medal of Honor[20].
What did Andrew Viterbi discover?
Andrew Viterbi is credited as discoverer of Viterbi algorithm[44].