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Leslie G. Valiant is the T. Jefferson Coolidge Professor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Warwick (1974), with prior education at King's College, Cambridge, and Imperial College, London. His research spans complexity theory, learning algorithms, parallel computation, computational neuroscience, and evolutionary theory. Valiant's work bridges artificial and natural computational systems, addressing fundamental questions in both domains.
His research interests include reconciling logical reasoning with statistical learning via 'robust logics,' exploring computational limits of cortical networks, and analyzing evolutionary processes quantitatively. He has authored seminal books like Circuits of the Mind and Probably Approximately Correct.
His recent articles focus on holographic algorithms, neural computation, and evolutionary theory, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Notable awards include the Nevanlinna Prize (1986), the Turing Award (2010), and fellowship in the Royal Society. Valiant's contributions have redefined theoretical computer science and its intersection with biology and neuroscience.
