Charles Kao was born on November 4, 1933 in China and is an engineer. He is known for his pioneering work in fiber optics and is credited with revolutionizing the telecommunications industry. He has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion and is considered one of the most influential engineers of the 20th century. He is also known for his philanthropic work, having donated millions of dollars to various charities. He is married and has two children. His career has spanned over five decades and he continues to be an inspiration to many.
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💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
Electrical engineer and physicist who pioneered the development and use of fiber optics in telecommunications. He is sometimes referred to as the "Godfather of Broadband" and he was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for his achievements in fiber optics. In 1976, he won the Morey Award from the American Ceramic Society.
He received a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University College London.
He has been suffering from Alzheimer's disease since early 2004. A planet called 3463 Kaokuen was named after him in 1996,
He married May-Wan Kao in 1959.
Like Madame Curie, he received the Nobel Prize in Physics.
