Magnus M. Halldorsson, head and founding member of The Icelandic Centre of Excellence in Theoretical Computer Science at Reykjavik University, was recently highlighted as part of the center's 20th Anniversary. A Rutgers alumnus, Magnus M. Halldorsson, continues to push the boundaries of theoretical computer science, demonstrating that innovation can thrive anywhere.
“My doctoral studies took a slightly different turn than I had originally planned. I started experimenting with computers and programming because I saw the potential to do practically anything with them. It wasn’t hard to foresee much of the future—although I didn’t quite anticipate the communication revolution. But in terms of what computers as tools could accomplish, that was clear. Initially, I thought of it in terms of programming and making software more powerful. However, during my graduate studies, I started working on theoretical questions, and eventually, I fully transitioned into that field,” he explains.
Professor Halldórsson earned his PhD from Rutgers University in 1991. Learn more about his work and career by visiting the full article linked here.
