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Gilles Kahn

French computer scientist (1946-2006) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 59

Gilles Kahn was a French computer scientist. He notably introduced Kahn process networks as a model for parallel processing and natural semantics for describing the operational semantics of programming languages.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour1996
Michel Monpetit Prize1992

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2006 · aged 59