David James Skellern
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David Skellern is an Australian electronic engineer and computer scientist credited, along with colleagues, for the first chip-set implementation of the IEEE 802.11a wireless networking standard.[1]
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David J. Skellern | |
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Born | 1951 Sydney |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Known for | Wireless, WLAN, Communications Technology |
Awards | Norman W. V. Hayes Medal (1980) M. A. Sargent Medal (2010) Officer (AO), Order of Australia (2012) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Radio astronomy |
Institutions | Macquarie University, University of Sydney |
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He is credited with a number of important technology innovations.[2] developed with colleagues which include John O'Sullivan, Terence Percival and Neil Weste, and in particular the first chip-set implementation of the IEEE 802.11a wireless networking standard.[1] This innovation has been described as a revolution in world communications,[3] allowing high speed wireless communications.
Skellern was appointed to the Order of Australia in 2012.[4]