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Paul Torrens

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About Paul Torrens

Paul Torrens was an American computer scientist.

Paul Morrison Torrens is a professor in New York University Tandon School of Engineering's Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Center for Urban Science and Progress. He co-authored the book Geosimulation: Automata-Based Modeling of Urban Phenomena.

Torrens was the recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the National Science Foundation in 2007.

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Important facts

Occupation
Nationality
Education
University College London, New York University, Trinity College, Dublin
Employers
New York University, Arizona State University, New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Awards
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Also known as
Paul Morrison Torrens, Paul M. Torrens

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Torrens?

Geographical Scientist

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Paul Torrens was a computer scientist.

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Paul Torrens was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Torrens

· Wikidata: Q60398362

· DBpedia: Paul Torrens

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