Paul Torrens

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Paul Morrison Torrens
Alma mater University College London (PhD.)
Trinity College, Dublin
Scientific career
Fields geographer
computer scientist
Institutions New York University
Doctoral advisor Michael Batty

Paul Morrison Torrens is a professor in New York University Tandon School of Engineering's Department of Computer Science and Engineering [1] and Center for Urban Science and Progress. He co-authored the book Geosimulation: Automata-Based Modeling of Urban Phenomena. [2]

Torrens was the recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the National Science Foundation in 2007. [3]

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References

  1. "Dr. Paul Torrens". New York University Tandon School of Engineering. New York University.
  2. Torrens, Paul (2004). Geosimulation: Automata-Based Modeling of Urban Phenomena (1 ed.). London: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. doi:10.1002/0470020997. ISBN   9780470843499.
  3. "White House Announces 2007 Awards for Early Career Scientists and Engineers" (PDF). 2008-12-19. Retrieved 1 October 2018.