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Alfred Aho

Computer Science

Alfred Vaino Aho is a Canadian computer scientist, born in 1941, best known for his work on programming languages, compilers and related algorithms, and for his widely used textbooks on the art and science of computer programming. He and his longtime collaborator Jeffrey Ullman received the 2020 Turing Award, generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science.

Facts
Birth Year
1941 1
Birth Date
1941-08-09 1
Field
Computer Science 1
Nationality
Canadian 1
Notable Work
2020 Turing Award with Jeffrey Ullman for compiler and algorithm work 1
Birthplace
Timmins, Canada 2
Field
Field (category)
Computer Science 1
Connections

Member Of

Columbia University, Institutions
Source Alfred Aho - Wikipedia

Works In

Computer Science, Disciplines
Source Alfred Aho - Wikipedia
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Nationality

Canada

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Source Alfred Aho - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
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Alfred Vaino Aho (born August 9, 1941) is a Canadian computer scientist best known for his work on programming languages, compilers, and related algorithms, and his textbooks on the art and science of computer programming.
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1. Alfred Aho - Wikipedia
  • Lead, first sentence
    Alfred Vaino Aho (born August 9, 1941) is a Canadian computer scientist best known for his work on programming languages, compilers, and related algorithms, and his textbooks on the art and science of computer programming.
  • Lead, Turing Award sentence
    He and his long-time collaborator Jeffrey Ullman are the recipients of the 2020 Turing Award, generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science.
  • Member Of: Columbia University, Infobox, workplaces
    Infobox workplaces: Columbia University
  • Works In: Computer Science, Lead sentence
    Alfred Vaino Aho (born August 9, 1941) is a Canadian computer scientist best known for his work on programming languages, compilers, and related algorithms, and his textbooks on the art and science of computer programming.
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2. Alfred Aho (Wikidata)
P19 (place of birth): Timmins, Canada
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