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Erik Sandewall

1945 – 2024

Swedish computer scientist

Computer scientist University teacher
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About Erik Sandewall

Lived 1945 – 2024 (aged 78). Erik Sandewall was a Swedish computer scientist and university teacher, known for Artificial Intelligence.

Erik Sandewall was a Swedish Professor in the Chair of Computer Science at Linköping University since 1975. He is known for his pioneering research in artificial intelligence.

Education Erik Sandewall received the B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Uppsala University in 1964 and 1969 respectively.

Notable Honors and Awards Source:

AAAI Fellow ECCAI Fellow Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (1981) Member of the Swedish Academy of Sciences (1992) Doctor honoris causa Paul Sabatier University, France Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France Fellow of the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence Associate Member of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Morocco Immortalized as statue outside of the Department of Computer and Information Science, Linköping University

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Important facts

Born
24 October 1945, Oskarshamn
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 April 2024
Occupation
Computer scientist, university teacher
Nationality
Sweden
Known for
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Uppsala University
Employers
Linköping University, Royal Institute of Technology
Awards
AAAI Fellow; AAAI
Also known as
Erik Johan Sandewall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erik Sandewall?

Swedish computer scientist (1945-2024)

When was Erik Sandewall born?

Erik Sandewall was born on 24 October 1945 in Oskarshamn.

When did Erik Sandewall die?

Erik Sandewall died on 5 April 2024.

What was Erik Sandewall's occupation?

Erik Sandewall was a computer scientist and university teacher.

What was Erik Sandewall known for?

Erik Sandewall was known for Artificial Intelligence.

What nationality was Erik Sandewall?

Erik Sandewall was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erik Sandewall

· Wikidata: Q5388817

· DBpedia: Erik Sandewall

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