# Harry Buhrman

> computer scientist

**Wikidata**: [Q34034153](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q34034153)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Buhrman)  
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## Summary
Harry Buhrman is a Dutch computer scientist affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, known for his academic work and mentorship of researchers including Ronald de Wolf.

## Biography
- Born: 1966, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Education: Educated at University of Amsterdam
- Known for: Contributions to computer science research and mentorship of doctoral students
- Employer(s): University of Amsterdam
- Field(s): Computer science

## Contributions
Harry Buhrman is a professor at the University of Amsterdam, a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2020, and has supervised multiple doctoral students including Ronald de Wolf (a prominent Dutch computer scientist). His work focuses on computer science, influenced by Paul Vitanyi, and he contributes to theoretical computer science research.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Harry Buhrman's profession?
A: He is a computer scientist affiliated with the University of Amsterdam.
### Q: Where did Harry Buhrman study?
A: He was educated at the University of Amsterdam.
### Q: Who are some of Harry Buhrman's doctoral students?
A: His doctoral students include Ronald de Wolf, Hein Philipp Röhrig, and Troy Jeffrey Lee.

## Why They Matter
Harry Buhrman has made significant contributions to the field of computer science through his research and mentorship. As a professor at the University of Amsterdam, he has guided numerous researchers, including Ronald de Wolf, who has become a prominent figure in theoretical computer science. His membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 2020) reflects recognition of his academic contributions. Without his mentorship, the careers of these researchers might have taken different paths, and his research has likely advanced theoretical computer science.

## Notable For
- Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2020
- Professor at the University of Amsterdam
- Doctoral advisor to Ronald de Wolf (a Dutch computer scientist)
- Influenced by Paul Vitanyi (a Dutch theoretical computer scientist)

## Body
### Academic Affiliation
- Affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, where he has been employed since at least 2020.
- Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (start_time: 2020).

### Education
- Educated at the University of Amsterdam.

### Research and Mentorship
- Field of work: computer science.
- Influenced by Paul Vitanyi, a Dutch theoretical computer scientist.
- Supervised multiple doctoral students, including Ronald de Wolf (a Dutch computer scientist), Hein Philipp Röhrig, Troy Jeffrey Lee, Stephanie Wehner, and others.

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## References

1. Integrated Authority File
2. Mathematics Genealogy Project
3. Virtual International Authority File