Philip Emeagwali

Nigerian scientist
Person Human Q2652702

Facts

17 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[13]
Date of birth
1954
Place of birth
Akure
Country of citizenship
Nigeria[7]
Award received
Gordon Bell Prize[12]
Official website
emeagwali.com[16]
Birth date
1954
Citizenship
Nigeria
Birth place
Akure
Family name
Emeagwali[14]
Given name
Philip[15]
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WikiProject African diaspora[17]
🏷️ Also known as
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w66835fg
Scopus author ID
57363191200

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Summary

Philip Emeagwali's place of birth was Akure[1]. He was born in 1954[2]. He worked as an engineer[3], mathematician[4], and computer scientist[5].

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Education

Educated at George Washington University[8], a private university[18], in United States[19], founded in 1821[20]; Oregon State University[9], a public university[21], in United States[22], founded in 1868[23]; University of Michigan[10], a public research university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1817[26], headquartered in Ann Arbor[27]; and University of Maryland[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1858[30], headquartered in College Park[31].

FAQs

Where was Philip Emeagwali born?

Philip Emeagwali's place of birth was Akure[1].

Who was Philip Emeagwali married to?

Philip Emeagwali's spouses include Dale Brown Emeagwali[6].

What did Philip Emeagwali do for work?

Philip Emeagwali worked as engineer[3], mathematician[4], and computer scientist[5].

Where did Philip Emeagwali go to school?

Philip Emeagwali was educated at George Washington University[8], Oregon State University[9], University of Michigan[10], and University of Maryland[11].

What awards did Philip Emeagwali receive?

Honors received include Gordon Bell Prize[12].

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