Robert S. Boyer

Scientist, Author

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Who is Robert S. Boyer?

Robert Stephen Boyer, aka Bob Boyer, is a retired professor of computer science, mathematics, and philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin. He and J Strother Moore invented the Boyer–Moore string search algorithm, a particularly efficient string searching algorithm, in 1977. He and Moore also collaborated on the Boyer–Moore automated theorem prover, Nqthm, in 1992. Following this, he worked with Moore, and Matt Kaufmann on another theorem prover called ACL2.

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Also known as
  • Robert Boyer
  • R.S. Boyer
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • University of Texas at Austin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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