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Sir John McCanny
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Sir John McCanny (left) and Sally Wheeler at their Knighthood/OBE investitures on 16 June 2017
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| Born | 25 June 1952 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester, University of Ulster |
| Known for | Digital Signal Processing |
| Awards | FRS (2002) FREng (1995) CBE (2017) Faraday Medal (2006) |
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| Fields | Digital Signal Processing |
| Institutions | Queen's University Belfast |
Sir John Vincent McCanny was born on June 25, 1952. He is a very important professor of Electronics and Computer Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. He also leads the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology. Sir John is famous for his work in something called Digital Signal Processing. This is a field that helps computers and devices understand and use sounds, pictures, and other signals.
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Learning and Degrees
Sir John McCanny studied at several universities. He earned his first degree from the University of Manchester in 1973. Later, in 1978, he received a PhD in Physics from the University of Ulster. He continued his studies and earned another advanced degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Queen's University Belfast in 1998.
His Career and Companies
John McCanny spent much of his career as a professor at Queen's University Belfast. Besides teaching, he also worked in the business world. He helped start two companies that focused on technology. One company was called Amphion Semiconductor Ltd., and the other was Audio Processing Technology Ltd. Both of these companies were later bought by bigger technology firms. He also serves on the board of another company called Titan IC Systems Ltd.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Sir John McCanny has received many important awards for his work:
- In 1995, he became a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. This is a special honor for top engineers.
- In 1999, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- In 2002, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is one of the oldest and most respected science academies in the world.
- In 2003, he won the Boyle Medal for Scientific Excellence.
- In 2006, he received the Faraday Medal from the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- In 2011, the Royal Irish Academy gave him the Cunningham Medal.
- In 2017, he was made a Knight Bachelor by the King. This means he can use the title "Sir" before his name. He received this honor for his contributions to education and helping the economy grow.
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