Robert Metcalfe
Robert Metcalfe
Robert Melancton "Bob" Metcalfeis an electrical engineer from the United States who co-invented Ethernet, founded 3Com and formulated Metcalfe's Law. As of January 2006, he is a general partner of Polaris Venture Partners. Starting in January 2011, he holds the position of Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of Innovation at The University of Texas at Austin...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionInventor
Date of Birth7 April 1946
CountryUnited States of America
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