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Veronica Dahl

b. 1951

Canadian computer scientist

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About Veronica Dahl

Born 1951. Veronica Dahl is an Argentine computer scientist and engineer, known for Logic programming.

Verónica Dahl is an Argentine/Canadian computer scientist. She is recognized as one of the 15 founders of the field of logic programming. She currently leads the Prolog Education Group 2.0.

Early life Dahl attended college at Buenos Aires University, and graduated with a degree in computer science in 1974. As the political conflict in Argentina increased, Dahl attended graduate school in France. In 1977, she was the first graduate at the Université d'Aix-Marseille to receive a doctorate in Artificial Intelligence. She became an associate professor at Simon Fraser University in 1982, and became a full professor there in 1991.

Books (1989) Abramson, H. & Dahl, V. Logic Grammars. Springer.

Literary works Prose (1999) Love to Hide, Love to Invent. First Prize in the Prose Category, Cecilia Lamont Literary Contest. (2000) Detour. First Prize, Crime55 literary contest. (2000) A Case of Possession. First Prize in the Prose Category, Cecilia Lamont Literary Contest.

Poetry (2000) Wholeness. Finalist of the 11th Annual Poetry contest, Hope Writers Guild. (2000) Life Tides. Finalist of the Millenium 2000 Poetry contest.

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Important facts

Born
1951, Buenos Aires
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Logic programming
Education
University of Buenos Aires, University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II, Universidad de Buenos Aires, University of Aix-Marseille II
Employers
University of Buenos Aires, Simon Fraser University
Awards
Association of Logic Programming
Also known as
Verónica Dahl

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Veronica Dahl?

Canadian computer scientist

When was Veronica Dahl born?

Veronica Dahl was born in 1951 in Buenos Aires.

What is Veronica Dahl's occupation?

Veronica Dahl is a computer scientist and engineer.

What is Veronica Dahl known for?

Veronica Dahl is known for Logic programming.

What nationality is Veronica Dahl?

Veronica Dahl is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Veronica Dahl

· Wikidata: Q7922401

· DBpedia: Veronica Dahl

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