Ben Segal (21 June 1912 – 23 October 2003, Edgware, Middlesex) was Professor of Semitic Languages at the School of Oriental and African Studies.His father was Professor Moshe Zvi Segal and his brother was the doctor and Labour Party politician Samuel Segal. He had two daughters; one is Prof. Naomi Segal.Segal was awarded the honour Global Connector (link is external), recognizing individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the internet.