# Mark Bickford

> Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison 1983

**Wikidata**: [Q102159203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102159203)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mark-bickford

## Summary
Mark Bickford is a male computer scientist. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983 and has been employed by Cornell University since January 2015.

## Biography
- Born: [date and place not provided]
- Nationality: [not provided]
- Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison (1983)
- Known for: [Primary contributions not specified in source material]
- Employer(s): Cornell University (2015–present)
- Field(s): Computer Science

## Contributions
The provided source material details Mark Bickford's academic credentials and professional affiliation but does not specify particular contributions such as published papers, patents, software, projects, or standards. His primary documented achievement is earning a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983 under the supervision of Terrence Millar. Since 2015, he has held a position at Cornell University. No specific works, discoveries, leadership roles, or foundational contributions are detailed in the source material.

## FAQs
### Q: Who was Mark Bickford's doctoral advisor?
A: Mark Bickford's doctoral advisor was Terrence Millar, according to academic sources.

### Q: Where does Mark Bickford currently work?
A: As of the provided data, Mark Bickford has been employed by Cornell University since January 2015.

### Q: What is Mark Bickford's academic field?
A: Mark Bickford is identified as a computer scientist.

### Q: When and where did Mark Bickford earn his Ph.D.?
A: Mark Bickford earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1983.

### Q: What identifiers link Mark Bickford to academic databases?
A: Mark Bickford has identifiers in DBLP (dblp-author-id: 10/1927), IEEE Xplore (ieee-xplore-author-id: 37088153302), and the Library of Congress (library_of_congress_authority_id: no2007084114).

## Why They Matter
Mark Bickford's significance lies in his role within the academic computer science community. Holding a Ph.D. and a current faculty position at a major research university like Cornell University places him within the structure producing and mentoring future computer scientists. His academic lineage, including supervision by Terrence Millar and documented identifiers in major academic databases, signifies his integration into the formal research community. However, the source material does not specify the unique impact of his specific research, teaching, or leadership activities beyond his established institutional role and academic credentials.

## Notable For
- Earning a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1983.
- Holding a faculty position at Cornell University since January 2015.
- Having a documented doctoral advisor relationship with Terrence Millar.
- Being listed in key academic databases: DBLP, IEEE Xplore, and the Library of Congress.
- Being identified as a male computer scientist.

## Body
### Education
- Earned a Ph.D. degree.
- Ph.D. institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison.
- Ph.D. year: 1983.
- Doctoral advisor: Terrence Millar (as per academic sources).

### Employment
- Current employer: Cornell University.
- Start date at Cornell University: January 2015.
- Occupation: Computer Scientist.

### Academic Identifiers
- dblp_author_id: 10/1927
- ieee_xplore_author_id: 37088153302
- library_of_congress_authority_id: no2007084114
- mathematics_genealogy_project_id: 9764

### Known Relationships
- Instance of: Human
- Sex or gender: Male
- Family name: Bickford
- Described as: Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison 1983 (source: Wikidata description)

## References

1. Mathematics Genealogy Project
2. ORCID Registry