Wendy Hall
Computer Scientist and Mathematician
Born
October 25th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent computer scientist and academic, this individual significantly contributed to the fields of web science and technology. In 2004, served as the head of the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. Played a pivotal role in the development of the first World Wide Web conference. Instrumental in establishing a research agenda for web science, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Held a position as a founding member of the UK’s Computing Research Committee.
Headed the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton
Contributed to the establishment of web science as an academic discipline
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