Dr. Penzias began his scientific career in 1961 when he joined Bell Laboratories as a Member of Technical Staff. He conducted research in radio communication and took part in the pioneering Echo and Telstar® communications satellite experiments. As a scientist, he has published over 100 scientific papers, including contributions to the field of astrophysics which earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1978. A sought-after speaker on emerging trends, he has also written a number of articles on information technology, especially its impact on information and society.

His highly-acclaimed books include "Ideas and Information," which was published in the U.S. by W.W. Norton, and is available in most major foreign languages as well. A new book entitled "Harmony: Business, Technology, and Life After Paperwork," was recently published by Harper Collins. In it he charts the course of the Information Revolution and its likely impact on the future of our work environment.

During his 37-year career with Bell Labs, before retiring in 1988, Dr. Penzias amassed a series of patents including "Conference Call Participation Tracking," "Interface Between Text and Voice Messaging Systems," and a "Method of Manufacturing Semiconductor Diodes for Use in Millimeter-Wave Circuits."