Martin Hellman
Cryptographer, co-inventor of public key cryptography
Born
October 2nd, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American cryptographer and academic contributed significantly to the field of cryptography. Co-invented public key cryptography alongside Whitfield Diffie, revolutionizing secure communication over networks. His work laid the foundation for modern encryption methods used globally. Served as a professor at Stanford University, educating students on topics related to cryptography and security. Engaged in various philanthropic activities, promoting scholarship in the field of information security.
Co-invented public key cryptography
Published foundational works on cryptographic security
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