John F. Hughes
American computer scientist specialized in computer graphics
About John F. Hughes
Born 1955. John F. Hughes is an American computer scientist, engineer, non-fiction writer and mathematician.
John F. "Spike" Hughes is a Professor of Computer Science at Brown University.
Contributions Hughes' research is in computer graphics, particularly those aspects of graphics involving substantial mathematics. He is perhaps best known as the co-author of many widely used textbooks in the field of computer graphics.
Hughes is an avid sailor, and for years maintained the FAQ for the Usenet rec.boats group.
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Who is John F. Hughes?
American computer scientist specialized in computer graphics
When was John F. Hughes born?
John F. Hughes was born on 7 July 1955.
What is John F. Hughes's occupation?
John F. Hughes is a computer scientist, engineer, non-fiction writer and mathematician.
What nationality is John F. Hughes?
John F. Hughes is American.
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