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William M. Farmer is a Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering. His expertise spans logic, mechanized mathematics, mathematical knowledge management, and formal methods. He specializes in the Theory of Computation and contributes to the Digital & Smart Systems research cluster.
Dr. Farmer teaches CAS 760: Logic for Practical Use (Theory), focusing on practical logic design and implementation. His research emphasizes formal systems, automated reasoning, and the integration of mathematical software with theory representation. He is affiliated with the IMPS (Interactive Mathematical Proof System) project and maintains a research website at imps.mcmaster.ca/wmfarmer.
His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications, including formalizing mathematical knowledge, developing biform theories, and advancing tools like Chiron and Alonzo. Despite no listed awards or grants in the provided text, his contributions to formal methods have influenced computational logic and mathematical software systems.
