# Chris Preist

> computer scientist ORCID ID = 0000-0002-5094-5294

**Wikidata**: [Q59770955](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59770955)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chris-preist

## Summary
Chris Preist is a computer scientist and researcher currently affiliated with the University of Bristol. He holds the ORCID ID 0000-0002-5094-5294 and the Scopus Author ID 57202977514. His professional identity is defined by his work within the academic and industrial sectors of computer science.

## Biography
*   **Known for:** Computer science research and academia.
*   **Employer(s):** University of Bristol.
*   **Field(s):** Computer Science; Research.
*   **Other Identifiers:**
    *   **ORCID ID:** 0000-0002-5094-5294
    *   **Scopus Author ID:** 57202977514
    *   **University of Bristol Profile ID:** b86f2bb7-446b-4dff-be53-861fa07cbcfd

## Contributions
Based on the provided structured data, Chris Preist is identified as a researcher and computer scientist employed by the University of Bristol. While specific publications or projects are not itemized in the source text, his professional status is tracked through specific academic identifiers:
*   **Academic Employment:** He is employed at the University of Bristol, a relationship verified through ORCID records in 2023.
*   **Researcher Identification:** His research output and identity are cataloged under Scopus Author ID 57202977514 and ORCID ID 0000-0002-5094-5294.

## FAQs

### What is Chris Preist's professional role?
Chris Preist is a computer scientist and researcher. In this capacity, he studies and practices computer science, focusing on the theoretical foundations of information and computation.

### Where does Chris Preist work?
He is employed by the University of Bristol. This affiliation is listed as his primary employer in academic and research databases.

### What identifiers are associated with Chris Preist?
He is associated with the ORCID ID 0000-0002-5094-5294 and the Scopus Author ID 57202977514. He also has a specific profile identifier (b86f2bb7-446b-4dff-be53-861fa07cbcfd) on the University of Bristol research portal.

## Why They Matter
As a computer scientist and researcher, Chris Preist represents a profession fundamental to the advancement of technology and the digital world. Computer scientists work on the theoretical underpinnings that make modern tools possible, researching and developing new algorithms, programming languages, and computing paradigms. By operating within the University of Bristol, Preist contributes to the industrial and service sectors through the academic study and practical application of computational systems. His work helps form the scientific basis for the software, systems, and networks that modern society depends upon.

## Notable For
*   **Professional Classification:** Identified as a "computer scientist" and "researcher," a role distinct from that of a computational scientist.
*   **Academic Affiliation:** Serving as an employee of the University of Bristol.
*   **Global Researcher IDs:** Holding verified identifiers including ORCID (0000-0002-5094-5294) and Scopus (57202977514).

## Body

### Professional Definition and Classification
Chris Preist is a **computer scientist**, defined as one who studies or practices the field of computer science. This profession is formally classified as a subclass of scientist, technology specialist, systems analyst, and computer expert. His role implies a focus on the theoretical foundations of information and computation, as well as the design of computational systems.

The field of occupation is computer science, which spans both the **industrial sector** and the **service sector**. This profession is distinct from that of a "computational scientist," focusing more on the core theory and design of computing rather than just the application of technology to other scientific disciplines. The role is formally recognized under the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) code 2511.

### Affiliation and Employment
Chris Preist is documented as an employee of the **University of Bristol**. This employment data is supported by references found in his ORCID record, updated as recently as November 2023. His professional profile within the university system can be accessed via the Research Information System (profile ID: b86f2bb7-446b-4dff-be53-861fa07cbcfd).

### Academic and Research Identifiers
To track his contributions and distinguish his work within the global research community, Chris Preist is associated with several unique identifiers:
*   **ORCID ID:** 0000-0002-5094-5294. This Open Researcher and Contributor ID ensures his work is attributed correctly.
*   **Scopus Author ID:** 57202977514. This identifier links him to his publication history within the Scopus database.
*   **Wikidata Entry:** His profile is further categorized under the Wikidata description "computer scientist ORCID ID = 0000-0002-5094-5294."

## References

1. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-5094-5294/employment/8448613)
2. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0002-5094-5294/researcher-urls/2231253)
3. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0002-5094-5294/external-identifiers/1446042)