Robert Doran (born 1940)

Robert Doran (born 1940) is an American computer scientist known for his work in programming languages, formal language theory, and compiler construction. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1966.

Doran's research contributions include work on attribute grammars, program optimization, and language design. He has published extensively in leading computer science journals and conference proceedings. He is particularly recognized for his work on techniques for efficient code generation and optimization, especially in the context of compilers for high-level programming languages.

Throughout his career, Doran has held academic positions at various universities. His teaching focused on theoretical computer science, compiler design, and programming languages. He has mentored numerous graduate students who have gone on to make significant contributions to the field.

His work has influenced the development of compiler technology and programming language theory. Although specific details of his most cited papers or specific algorithms he developed are not publicly available through this entry, his general areas of contribution are well-established within the computer science community.