Paul Horn

Paul M. Horn (born August 16, 1946) is an American computer scientist and solid state physicist who has made contributions to pervasive computing, pioneered the use of copper and self-assembly in chip manufacturing, and he helped manage the development of deep computing, an important tool that provides business decision makers with the ability to analyze and develop solutions to very complex and difficult problems.

Horn was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2007 for leadership in the development of information technology products, ranging from microelectronics to supercomputing.

Early life and education Horn was born on August 16, 1946, and graduated from Clarkson University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his PhD from the University of Rochester in physics in 1973.

He is currently a New York University (NYU) Distinguished Scientist in Residence and NYU Stern Executive in Residence. He is also a professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. In 2009, he was appointed as the Senior Vice Provost for Research at NYU.

Awards Industrial Research Institute (IRI) Medal in honor of his contributions to technology leadership, 2005 American Physical Society, George E. Pake Prize, 2002 Hutchison Medal from the University of Rochester, 2002 Distinguished Leadership award from the New York Hall of Science, 2000 Bertram Eugene Warren Award from the American Crystallographic Association, 1988