Charles Kao
TOPIC
 / people

Charles Kao

Charles Kao
Charles Kao
Charles Kao was a pioneer in the development and use of fibre optics in telecommunications. Born on November 4, 1933 and based in Hong Kong, Kao was co-awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for "groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibres for optical communication". He died on September 23, 2018.
Born
4 Nov 1933
Industry
Science, Technology
Job Title
Scientist
Universities in Hong Kong

Prominent environmentalist remembers vision of late Charles Kao

Renowned professor, as vice chancellor of Chinese University, did not punish former student who staged protest, instead recognising freedom of speech.

Plans come together for funeral of Nobel laureate Charles Kao

Why it took three decades to recognise genius of ‘father of fibre optics’

Chinese University of Hong Kong committee meets to discuss funeral arrangements as tributes continue to flow for ‘father of fibre optics’.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Science prize

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement