For propelling biometric discoveries and supporting the rising-stars and innovators of tomorrow, Anil Jain of Michigan State University has received an honorary doctorate of engineering from the renowned Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Jain is a University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at MSU. He was awarded the Doctor of Engineering honoris causa by HKUST, a public research university that is considered one of the world’s highest ranked young universities. In 2018, Jain was conferred Doctor Honoris Causa by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
“Dr. Jain’s groundbreaking contributions to the field of biometrics are indeed indelible,” said MSU Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, “Michigan State University is proud of the impressive scope and impact of his academic achievements and grateful for his mentorship of the next generation of scholars.”
Leo Kempel, dean of the MSU College of Engineering, said an honorary doctorate is the highest honor a university can bestow – and is done in recognition of significant contributions to both the academic community and society as a whole.
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