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Alan Mycroft

b. 1956

Professor at the Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge

Computer scientist Engineer University teacher
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About Alan Mycroft

Born 1956. Alan Mycroft is a British computer scientist, engineer and university teacher, known for Norcroft C compiler and Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Education Mycroft read mathematics at Cambridge then moved to Edinburgh where he completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree with a thesis on Abstract interpretation and optimising transformations for applicative programs supervised by Rod Burstall and Robin Milner.

Research Mycroft's research interests are in programming languages, software engineering and algorithms.

With Arthur Norman, he co-created the Norcroft C compiler. He is also a named trustee of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a charitable organisation whose single-board computer is intended to stimulate the teaching of basic computer science in schools.

Personal life Mycroft has four children.

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Important facts

Born
1956
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Computer scientist, engineer, university teacher
Nationality
United Kingdom
Known for
Norcroft C compiler, Raspberry Pi Foundation
Education
University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Raspberry Pi Foundation
Employers
University of Cambridge

People in Alan Mycroft's life

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b. 1963
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Robin Milner
1934 – 2010
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Rod Burstall
1934 – 2025
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Arthur Norman
1917 – 2011
Military personnel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Mycroft?

professor at the Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge

When was Alan Mycroft born?

Alan Mycroft was born in 1956.

What is Alan Mycroft's occupation?

Alan Mycroft is a computer scientist, engineer and university teacher.

What is Alan Mycroft known for?

Alan Mycroft is known for Norcroft C compiler and Raspberry Pi Foundation.

What nationality is Alan Mycroft?

Alan Mycroft is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan Mycroft

· Wikidata: Q4707402

· DBpedia: Alan Mycroft

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