Michael J. C. Gordon

British Computer Scientist and Researcher

Michael J. C. Gordon - British Computer Scientist and Researcher
Born

1948
77 years ago

Died

August 22nd, 2017
7 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Contributed significantly to the field of computer science, focusing on programming languages, systems, and verification. Served as a professor at the University of Cambridge and played a key role in the development of the Occam programming language. His work in automated theorem proving was influential in formal verification, particularly in the context of concurrent systems. Engaged in research that bridged theoretical frameworks and practical applications, benefiting both academia and industry.

Developed the Occam programming language

Pioneered research in automated theorem proving

Contributed to formal verification of systems

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