Alan Perlis

Computer Scientist and Academic Leader

Alan Perlis - Scientists & Innovators born 1922
Born

1922
104 years ago

Died
Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Significant contributions to computer science, particularly in programming languages and artificial intelligence. Served as professor at Carnegie Mellon University, influencing generations of students and researchers. Recipient of the first Turing Award in 1966, recognizing outstanding contributions to the computing community. Authored numerous papers and made advancements in algorithms, compiler design, and programming techniques.

First recipient of the Turing Award in 1966

Contributions to programming languages and AI

Professor at Carnegie Mellon University

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