Hanan Samet is a Computer Science researcher and Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland's Computer Science Department, which is part of the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.[1] He completed his PhD at Stanford University in 1975.[1]
Hanan Samet | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Maryland |
| Doctoral students | Aya Soffer |
Samet is a pioneer in research on quadtrees and other multidimensional spatial data structures for sorting spatial information, as well as having written several well-received books.[2] He has profoundly influenced the theory and application of these areas of research and his impact can be seen in many real-world applications including Google Earth, the world’s most widely used graphics application.[2]
Awards
edit- 2020 Distinguished Career in Computer Science, Washington Academy of Sciences[1]
- 2013 University of Maryland Distinguished University Professor[1]
- 2012 Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award[1][2]
- 1996 Fellow Association for Computing Machinery[1]
- 1996 Fellow International Association for Pattern Recognition[1]
- 1991 Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers[1]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Hanan Samet". People. University of Maryland Computer Science Department. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "ACM honors computing innovators for advances in research, education, and industry" (Press release). ACM. 26 Apr 2012. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 2014-08-07.