Philip Emeagwali

Philip Emeagwali
Born (1954-08-23) 23 August 1954 (age 70)
Akure, Colonial Nigeria From Onitsha, Anambra State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materGeorge Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science
Oregon State University
Scientific career
FieldsComputer science

Philip Emeagwali (born 23 August 1954) is a Nigerian computer scientist. He is accused of making controversial statements about his achievements, such as inventing the Internet and creating the world's fastest computer, the Connection Machine which are disputed by the scientific community.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

  1. ^ "Is Nigerian creator of the Internet or a fraud?". Business Daily Africa. 2020-12-25. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  2. ^ ""Father Of The Internet" Fraudulent Claims: Will The Real Philip Emeagwali Stand Up? | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  3. ^ "Philip Emeagwali Is Not The Creator Of The Internet! - Dubawa". dubawa.org. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  4. ^ "Nigerian Journalist Honored For Exposing Philip Emegwali | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  5. ^ Kperogi, Farooq A. "Intellectual 419: Philip Emeagwali and Gabriel Oyibo Compared". Notes From Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  6. ^ "Re: - Phillip Emeagwali's Fraudulent Activities Have Tainted the LSAT". groups.google.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  7. ^ "How Philip Emeagwali Lied His Way To Fame | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  8. ^ says, lekan AJISAFE. "DEEPENING DEMOCRACY: Fraud and the Emeagwali Narratives | Nigeria Content Online". Retrieved 2024-06-20.