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Michael Shamos is a computer scientist and attorney at Carnegie Mellon University who specializes in computational geometry, algorithms, and digital law. He is widely recognized for his foundational role in computational geometry, notably co-authoring the textbook "Computational Geometry: An Introduction" with Franco Preparata. His 1978 dissertation formalized several core geometric algorithms, helping establish the field's theoretical framework and its applications in computer graphics and mapping.
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Michael Shamos ranks #171 of 185 in the Computer Scientist ranking, behind Lance Fortnow, ahead of Bernhard Olshausen.
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Why is Michael Shamos important to computational geometry?
Shamos developed foundational geometric algorithms during his doctoral work at Yale. He later co-authored Computational Geometry: An Introduction with Franco P. Preparata, one of the field's earliest systematic textbooks.
Who wrote Computational Geometry: An Introduction with Michael Shamos?
The co-author was Franco P. Preparata, a major figure in algorithms and parallel computation. Springer published the original edition in 1985.
How did Michael Shamos become involved in electronic voting?
Shamos combined computer-science expertise with a law degree from Duquesne University. He has examined voting systems and written about the security, testing, and legal standards governing computerized elections.
What does Michael Shamos teach at Carnegie Mellon?
Shamos is a Distinguished Career Professor in Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science. His work there has included artificial intelligence, algorithms, electronic commerce, intellectual-property law, and graduate program leadership.
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