Donald Knuth
B- Birthday
- January 10, 1938
- Age
- 88
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Donald Ervin Knuth is a highly influential American computer scientist and mathematician, widely regarded as the "father of the analysis of algorithms." He is a professor emeritus at Stanford University, where he made significant contributions to the field of computer science. Knuth is the 1974 recipient of the ACM Turing Award, a prestigious recognition informally considered the Nobel Prize of computer science. His seminal multi-volume work, *The Art of Computer Programming*, is a cornerstone of computer science education.
Career Timeline
Joins Stanford Faculty
Knuth joins Stanford, solidifying his academic career and starting his major research.
Publishes *The Art of Programming*
The first volume is published, quickly becoming the foundation for computer science education.
Receives Turing Award
Knuth wins the Turing Award, the highest honor in computer science.
Develops TeX Typesetting System
Knuth develops TeX, a revolutionary typesetting system used widely in scientific publishing.
Retires from Teaching
Knuth retires from teaching to focus solely on completing *The Art of Computer Programming*.
Father of Algorithm Analysis
Knuth continues to be revered for his contributions to computer science and the analysis of algorithms. He remains active in the academic community.
