# Paul Dennis Hovland

> Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997

**Wikidata**: [Q102196917](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102196917)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/paul-dennis-hovland

## Summary
Paul Dennis Hovland is a computer scientist who earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997, with doctoral advisors Michael Heath and Christian Heinrich Bischof.

## Biography
- Born: Not specified in source material
- Nationality: Not specified
- Education: Ph.D. from University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (1997)
- Known for: Not specified in source material
- Employer(s): Not specified
- Field(s): Computer science

## Contributions
No specific contributions, publications, or projects are mentioned in the provided source material.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Paul Dennis Hovland's primary occupation?
A: He is a computer scientist.

### Q: Where did Paul Dennis Hovland earn his Ph.D.?
A: He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997.

### Q: Who advised Paul Dennis Hovland for his Ph.D.?
A: His doctoral advisors were Michael Heath and Christian Heinrich Bischof.

## Why They Matter
While specific contributions are not detailed in the source material, Paul Dennis Hovland's Ph.D. from a prestigious institution like the University of Illinois and his association with notable computer scientists like Michael Heath and Christian Heinrich Bischof suggest he has made contributions to the field of computer science. His work likely influenced subsequent researchers in computer science and mathematics.

## Notable For
- Earned Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997
- Advised by computer scientists Michael Heath and Christian Heinrich Bischof
- Associated with the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

## Body
### Education
Paul Dennis Hovland earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997. His doctoral advisors were Michael Heath and Christian Heinrich Bischof.

### Academic Affiliations
He is affiliated with the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, a public research university established in 1867 with approximately 8,085 employees.

### Professional Identity
As a computer scientist, Hovland's work falls within the academic and research domains of computer science. His association with notable figures in the field suggests he has contributed to theoretical or applied aspects of computer science.

### Publication Identifiers
He is identified by multiple academic identifiers including:
- MR Author ID: 620635
- ZBMath Author ID: hovland.paul-d
- ACM Digital Library Author ID: 81100439731
- Mathematics Genealogy Project ID: 41135

### Project Maintenance
His Wikipedia page is maintained by WikiProject Mathematics.

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## References

1. Mathematics Genealogy Project