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Andy Hopper

Sir Andrew Hopper CBE FRS FREng (born 9 May 1953) is a British-Polish , , and entrepreneur renowned for his foundational contributions to , sentient computing, and the commercialization of technologies through numerous start-ups. Born in , , to Polish parents, Hopper moved to the as a child following his mother's remarriage, growing up in and attending Quintin Kynaston . He earned a BSc in from University College Swansea in 1974 and a PhD in from the in 1978, where his doctoral research focused on early systems. Hopper's academic career at the spans over four decades; he joined as a lecturer in 1981, became Professor of Computer Technology, and served as Head of the Department of and Technology from 2004 to 2018, during which the department fostered over 200 spin-out companies. His research has centered on computer and data systems, location-aware and sensor-driven computing, and the application of digital technologies to promote , , and planetary well-being, including pioneering work on sentient computing—systems that adapt to user context through pervasive sensing. As an entrepreneur, Hopper has co-founded more than a dozen technology companies, three of which achieved public listings on stock markets, and he has chaired several, including (known for ) and Ubisense Group (specializing in location intelligence). Notable early ventures include co-founding in 1978, which developed the influential architecture still widely used in mobile devices today, and Orbis Ltd in the same year to advance networking technologies. He also served as CEO of the & Research Laboratory (later ) from 1986 to 2002, driving innovations in distributed multimedia systems. Hopper's contributions have earned him prestigious honors, including election as a of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 1996 and the Royal Society in 2006, the CBE in 2007 for services to the computer industry, the Royal Society's in 2017 for lifetime achievement in physical sciences, and a knighthood in 2021 for services to computer technology. He has held leadership roles such as President of the (2012–2013), Vice-President and Treasurer of the Royal Society (2017–2023), and Trustee of the (2011–2014). Currently, he is Professor Emeritus at , Chairman of lowRISC , focusing on security, and Board Chair of CommonAI , an initiative to accelerate innovation in the UK and Europe.

Early life and education

Childhood and heritage

Andy Hopper was born on 9 May 1953 in , , to parents. His parents divorced shortly after his birth, and his mother later married , an Englishman, who adopted Andy and provided him with a connection and surname. This union shaped Hopper's dual heritage, blending his cultural roots—where he identifies strongly, remaining fluent in the —with British influences through adoption and relocation. Hopper attended school in Poland during his early childhood. In 1964, at the age of 11, Hopper immigrated to the with his mother and stepfather, settling in . The engineering prestige in society, a legacy of the country's technical traditions, sparked Hopper's early curiosity in technology, though specific parental professions are not documented. Hopper attended Quintin School (subsequently renamed Quintin Kynaston School) in , , commuting daily from . Upon arrival in the UK, he spoke primarily and , which prevented him from taking the exam and led to exclusions from several schools, creating initial educational barriers. The school transitioned to a comprehensive during his years, and Hopper thrived in physical sciences, developing a particular interest in physics and that laid the for his technical pursuits. These formative experiences in a diverse, immigrant-influenced environment honed his and dual identity, leading him to pursue higher education at .

Academic training

Hopper pursued his undergraduate studies at , where he earned a degree in Computer Technology in 1974. During this period, he engaged in early academic experiences focused on , building foundational knowledge in the emerging field of systems. He then moved to the to undertake doctoral , completing a in 1978 under the supervision of David Wheeler. His thesis centered on local area networks, exploring innovative approaches to connecting devices within confined spaces. Key elements of Hopper's PhD research involved the design and implementation of early (LAN) protocols and hardware, notably contributing to the development of the Cambridge Ring—a slotted that enabled efficient data transmission among multiple nodes. This work laid groundwork for practical networking solutions by addressing challenges in , protocol efficiency, and hardware integration for environments.

Professional career

Academic roles and research focus

Hopper joined the University of Cambridge's Computer Laboratory in 1977, initially as a , and progressed through roles including assistant lecturer, lecturer, and reader until 1997. In 1997, he was appointed to the Chair of Communications Engineering in the Department of Engineering, where he served until 2004. He then returned to the Computer Laboratory as Professor of Computer Technology in 2004, a position he holds as since 2023, and served as Head of the Department of and Technology from 2004 to 2018. Throughout his academic tenure at , Hopper supervised approximately 50 students, focusing on theses in areas such as computer networking and systems. His own foundational research on local area networks informed much of this supervision. Hopper's overarching themes encompassed computer networks, , , and human-computer interaction, with an emphasis on integrating these to advance computing systems. He also provided leadership in laboratory initiatives, notably establishing the Olivetti Research Laboratory in 1986 as its managing director, a role he held until while maintaining his university affiliation.

Commercial ventures

Andy Hopper has demonstrated a prolific entrepreneurial career, co-founding over a dozen companies primarily as spin-offs from research conducted at the and the Olivetti Research Laboratory (ORL). These ventures have focused on commercializing innovations in networking, , and hardware, contributing to the Cambridge technology cluster's growth. Three of his companies achieved public listings, underscoring his impact on the sector. In 1978, Hopper co-founded Orbis Ltd to develop and sell early computing hardware, particularly networking technologies based on the Cambridge Ring system. The company was later absorbed into Acorn Computers Ltd, where Hopper contributed to the design of the Econet networking protocol. Hopper established Qudos in 1985 to apply technologies, specializing in (CAD) software and hardware prototyping using for simple chip manufacturing. The venture eventually integrated into Rutherford Appleton Laboratory as an engineering center and operated until recent years. In 1993, he co-founded Advanced Telecommunication Modules Ltd (ATML) with to commercialize (ATM) networking technologies initially developed at ORL. The company rebranded as Virata Corporation in 1999, went public on , and was acquired by Systems in 2003 following a merger with Globespan that formed GlobespanVirata. Hopper co-founded Telemedia Systems (later rebranded as IPV) in 1995 to advance broadband technologies emerging from ORL research. He served as chairman until 2003, and the company continues to operate in video solutions. In 1997, Hopper launched Adaptive Broadband Ltd (ABL) to build on ORL's ATM project, developing systems. The company was acquired by Microwave Inc. in 1998. He co-founded Cambridge Broadband in 2000 to create equipment, serving as non-executive chairman from 2000 to 2005. The venture focused on high-capacity millimeter-wave technology for telecom backhaul. In 2002, Hopper co-founded Ubisense Ltd to commercialize location-based technologies derived from ORL's Active Badge system and sentient computing research. The company went public on the London market in 2011, raising approximately £5 million. Also in 2002, he established to develop and market remote desktop software based on the (VNC) protocol invented at ORL. Hopper served as chairman until the company was acquired by private equity firm Livingbridge in 2021. That same year, Hopper co-founded Networks to design high-performance network processing chips and interface cards. The company merged with Solarflare Communications and continued operations, with Hopper as a director until 2008. In 2005, Hopper became chairman of Adventiq, a between Solarflare and Level 5 Networks, aimed at developing (VoIP) and remote access technologies, including KVM-over-IP chips. He held the role until 2009. Hopper co-founded TxtEz in 2013 as a mobile messaging platform in , targeting payments and communications in emerging markets. The company ceased operations due to logistical challenges. Since 2019, Hopper has served as independent chairman of lowRISC , a founded in 2014 to advance open-source processors for secure, industrial-grade hardware. His leadership has supported projects like OpenTitan, an open-source silicon root of trust. In 2024, Hopper co-founded CommonAI , serving as chairman, to provide shared compute resources and open intellectual property for AI startups, aiming to accelerate innovation in the UK and . The initiative launched in September 2025.

Key contributions

Networking and distributed systems

During his PhD at the from 1974 to 1978, Andy Hopper developed early local area networks (s), focusing on designs for high-speed communication systems that competed with emerging Ethernet technologies. His thesis centered on a local area computer communication network, leading to the creation of the , a slotted ring topology LAN capable of supporting tens of nodes at speeds up to 10 Mbps, which served as a serious alternative to Ethernet in academic and industrial settings. This work emphasized deterministic access and efficient resource sharing, influencing subsequent LAN implementations. Hopper's contributions extended to distributed computing frameworks, particularly in resource location mechanisms within networks. In collaboration with researchers at Olivetti Research Limited (ORL), he co-designed a scalable distributed location system architecture featuring location servers, name servers, and network controllers to enable real-time access to networked resources in dynamic environments. This framework supported fault-tolerant operations and integration of heterogeneous devices, facilitating applications that required seamless resource discovery and management across distributed nodes. In the realm of mobile computing, Hopper advanced the integration of mobile devices with fixed networks through innovative paradigms like Networked Surfaces, which augmented physical surfaces to provide wireless connectivity and data transport for portable objects without traditional infrastructure. His work on , an embedded mobile networking system, enabled low-power ad-hoc radio communications that bridged mobile terminals with fixed networks, supporting context-aware services and reducing dependency on centralized . These efforts prioritized seamless handoffs and adaptive protocols to maintain connectivity in intermittently connected scenarios. Hopper established the Pandora project in the 1980s as a joint initiative between ORL and the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory, aiming to create distributed multimedia systems for office environments. The project developed workstations with integrated digital video capabilities, using desktop cameras to simplify multimedia document production and enable collaborative applications over local networks. It explored resource allocation for continuous media streams, such as audio and video, in distributed settings, with deployments tested in community and workplace trials to evaluate system performance and usability. As head of ORL, Hopper oversaw the project's design, focusing on hardware like network interface units optimized for multimedia traffic. A cornerstone of Hopper's networking legacy is the (VNC) protocol, developed in the 1990s at ORL under his direction. VNC enables platform-independent remote access to desktops, allowing users to control applications from any device without carrying hardware, thus supporting over IP networks. Key features include simultaneous multi-user access for collaborative screen sharing and an ultra-thin client model that minimizes bandwidth by transmitting only updates. The core Remote Framebuffer (RFB) protocol operates at a low level, using a single primitive for rectangle-based pixel data transfer with negotiable encodings (e.g., raw or copy-rectangle) over TCP/, adapting to varying network conditions through demand-driven updates. Evolving from earlier ORL projects like Teleporting and Videotile, VNC was made freely available in 1998, influencing remote desktop standards and spawning implementations like . Hopper's innovations impacted network standards, particularly through the Cambridge Ring's role in shaping LAN protocols and VNC's extensions to TCP/IP for thin-client remote access in distributed environments. His frameworks also contributed to security considerations in distributed systems by incorporating authentication in resource location and multimedia streaming, enhancing protection against unauthorized access in networked offices.

Multimedia and location-based technologies

Andy Hopper's contributions to multimedia and location-based technologies began in the late at Research Laboratory (ORL), where he co-developed the Active Badge system, a pioneering indoor location tracking technology using () signals. Introduced in prototype form in 1990, the system equipped office workers with small, battery-powered badges that emitted a unique IR code every 15 seconds, detectable by a network of ceiling-mounted sensors covering areas up to 15 meters with approximately 95% accuracy. This enabled real-time tracking of personnel locations for context-aware applications, such as automatically routing calls to the wearer's current or displaying availability status on shared displays, thereby enhancing office efficiency and human-computer interaction (HCI) without manual input. Building on this, Hopper advanced the sentient computing paradigm during the 1990s and 2000s, envisioning systems that proactively adapt to users' physical contexts through pervasive sensing. Sentient computing posits that applications become more responsive by continuously observing and reacting to the real world, particularly user and activity, via integrated sensors like for room-level containment and ultrasonic for precise positioning (e.g., the Active Bat system, achieving 3 cm accuracy 95% of the time within 5 meters). Developed at ORL and the , this framework supported HCI innovations such as automatic device handoff, where computing sessions seamlessly transfer between devices based on —for instance, "teleporting" a (VNC) desktop to the nearest display as a user moves through a building, minimizing disruption and enabling fluid interaction in ubiquitous environments. In parallel, Hopper's multimedia research emphasized integrating video, audio, and data streams over networks to foster collaborative tools. The project, instigated by Hopper at ORL in the late and detailed in 1990, created an experimental system that embedded a desktop camera for capture and distribution, alongside audio and document sharing, in a networked setting. This allowed multiple users to collaboratively view and manipulate content, such as shared video feeds during meetings, laying groundwork for context-aware applications that leveraged location data to direct streams to relevant participants or devices. Hopper's recent work extends these concepts to (IoT) applications through his role as Independent Chair of lowRISC CIC since 2019, focusing on open-source hardware for secure, low-power sensing. lowRISC's silicon designs, including the OpenTitan root-of-trust chip, support in IoT deployments, enabling scalable, location-aware systems that adapt to physical conditions while prioritizing security and energy efficiency. In November 2025, lowRISC announced support for commercial-quality open-source CHERI secure enclaves on OpenTitan, enhancing secure IoT applications for data-intensive environmental sensing.

Recognition and awards

Professional honours

Hopper was appointed Commander of the (CBE) in the 2007 for services to the computer industry. In the 2021 Queen's , he was knighted as Sir Andrew Hopper for services to computer technology. He received the Mountbatten Medal from the (IET) in 2004 for contributions to electronics innovation. In 2013, Hopper was a key member of the team that received the MacRobert Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for the development of VNC remote access software, a technology rooted in his pioneering work on networked computing systems. This honour highlights the practical impact of his research on commercial innovations, including location-based technologies advanced through ventures like Ubisense. Hopper served as President of the from 2012 to 2013. He continues to hold the position of Commissioner on the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, supporting initiatives in science, engineering, and innovation.

Academic and institutional distinctions

Andy Hopper was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) in 1996, recognizing his contributions to and technology. He was subsequently elected a (FRS) in 2006, honoring his pioneering work in networking and distributed systems. As a , Hopper served as Vice-President and Treasurer from 2017 to 2023. In 2017, Hopper delivered the prestigious Bakerian Lecture at the Royal Society, titled "Computing for the Future of the Planet," which examined how technologies can promote environmental and human , drawing on his research in sentient and energy-efficient systems. This lecture, part of the Bakerian Medal award, underscored his influence in applying to challenges. Hopper has been awarded several honorary degrees and fellowships from academic institutions. In 2005, he received an Honorary Fellowship from , his , in recognition of his advancements in computer technology. In 2010, conferred upon him an honorary in (DSc Eng) for his services to . Hopper serves as Chairman of lowRISC CIC, a dedicated to developing , including secure RISC-V-based processors like OpenTitan, which supports academic research and innovation in trustworthy computing systems.

Personal life

Family

Andy Hopper married Alison Gail Smith; she is a professor of plant biochemistry at the and a fellow of College. The couple has two children, a son and a , born in the mid-1990s. Hopper and his family have long resided in , where he has balanced his demanding academic and entrepreneurial commitments with family life; both he and his wife have held prominent positions at the university, fostering a household immersed in scientific and intellectual pursuits. The family shares an interest in , with Hopper, a qualified pilot, frequently taking them on flights in his six-seater Cessna aircraft.

Interests and hobbies

Andy Hopper is an avid aviator and qualified pilot with approximately 7,000 flight hours to his credit. His passion for flying began in 1974 when he joined the Cambridge University Gliding Club at Duxford, where he started gliding. He owns a single-engine six-seater Cessna aircraft, which he operates from a 600-yard private grass airstrip on his property near Cambridge, enabling him to undertake adventure flights, including trips to Poland and a round-the-world journey. Over the years, Hopper has landed at more than 700 different airports worldwide, describing himself as a "flying nut" drawn to the thrill of exploratory aviation. Beyond flying, Hopper enjoys and tinkering with mechanical projects, pursuits that reflect his hands-on approach to . He also manages a 180-acre , cultivating crops such as and , which provides a grounding contrast to his high-tech endeavors. In addition, Hopper has demonstrated a commitment to through the establishment of the Hopper Studentship fund at the , supporting one PhD student annually in , maintaining a of three.

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