| Citation | Andy Hopper is a pioneer and world leader in network design and mobile computing, distinguished for his unique approach in the use of large industry-based research groups to develop new computational concepts and their commercial exploitations in tandem. His early work on the Cambridge Ring established principles that today underlie network design at all levels. Subsequently work on ATM led to his company Virata's 30% worldwide share of DSL chips. Related work produced Pandora, the first networked multimedia system. Recent work encompasses wireless systems, and ways to provide effective bandwidth of over 10 Gbps to applications. These developments are combined in Hopper's vision of 'Sentient Computing', in which reconfigurable systems involve the movement of people and sensors, his 'Active Badge' in 1992 being the founding instance. His conception of location-based computing now widely inspires academic research; it has also produced new technologies that underlie research programmes in over 40 universities. The success of this multifaceted approach has led to many awards. Together with Hopper's significant advisory role, it secures his continued recognition as an international research leader, both in academia and industry. |