He has achieved significant milestones, including over 100 granted patents and numerous publications that have contributed immensely to his field.
WAYLAND, MA, July 16, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mohammad Riaz Khawer, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Khawer has distinguished himself as a leading figure in technology innovation who has thus far the privilege of disrupting two industries (telecommunication and banking) in a career spanning over 25 years. While working for a Cambridge, MA startup, Sapient Corporation, his contributions were pivotal in defining the architecture, subsequent design implementation, and successful deployment in 1996 of the world's first Internet-based banking system for Wells Fargo Bank. In recognition of his disruptive contributions in the telecommunication industry across all generations (1G to 5G) of wireless technologies, he was bestowed with the prestigious Bell Labs Fellow award in 2017, which has so far been granted to only 340 individuals, including several Nobel Laureates in the illustrious history of Nokia Bell Labs that has thus far received ten Nobel Prizes.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Khawer has been recognized as an expert scientist and leader. He has achieved significant milestones, including over 100 granted patents and numerous publications that have contributed immensely to his field. He currently serves as the Head of Technology Innovation within the enterprise business unit at Nokia, where he has been instrumental in steering the company toward groundbreaking advancements.
Dr. Khawer's educational background is extensive. His journey began with a bachelor's degree in computer systems engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology in 1992. Subsequently, he attended Syracuse University, earning a master's degree in computer and information science in 1995 and a Doctor of Philosophy in computer and information science engineering in 2015. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Khawer obtained certifications in machine learning from Stanford University in 2019 and artificial intelligence in pharma and biotech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management in 2023.
Outside of professional endeavors, Dr. Khawer is committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by rare diseases. Inspired by Michael J. Fox's writings on his struggles with Parkinson's disease, he aims to leverage his knowledge and skills to support adults facing health challenges with compassion and hope for progress.
In recognition of his contributions to technology and innovation, Dr. Khawer received numerous awards, including the Nokia "Top Inventors Recognition" award in 2024 and 2019, the Business Excellence Award from Nokia in 2020, the Nokia Innovation Award in 2017, Award of Excellence and Innovation from Alcatel-Lucent in 2015, and Bell Labs "Inventor of the Year" award in 2011, He attributes his success to a life philosophy emphasizing empathy, compassion, and relentless pursuit for excellence. Dr. Khawer stands out as a luminary in technology innovation through his remarkable career achievements.
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