Biography:

Charles H. Bennett received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1970 for molecular dynamics studies (computer simulation of molecular motion).  Following graduation, he worked at the Argonne Laboratory for two years.  Since 1972, he has been at IBM where he has played a major role in elucidating the interconnections between physics and information.  He developed a practical system of quantum cryptography in collaboration with Gilles Brassard and John Smolin.  As well, he is also known for discovering "quantum teleportation".  Other research interests include algorithmic information theory and the physics of computation.  Bennett is known as one of the founding fathers of quantum information theory.

Bennett is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.  He was awarded the 2008 Harvey Prize by Technion and the 2006 Rank Prize in opto-electronics.

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