Description: (American computer engineer)
Mark E. Dean is an accomplished American inventor and computer engineer recognized for his major advancements in personal computers and computer processors. He spearheaded the development of a one-gigahertz computer processor chip and was instrumental in the creation of the IBM personal computer in 1981. Dean holds numerous patents in the field of PC technology and became the first African-American IBM Fellow in 1995. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has delved into pioneering ideas like handheld media devices and tablet computers.