Computer Scientists from Canada

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Canadians Computer Scientists of all time. This list of famous Canadians Computer Scientists is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Canadians Computer Scientists.

1. #1

   

   James Gosling

   b. 1955

   HPI 61.4655 langs

   Canadian computer scientist

2. #2

   

   Brian Kernighan

   b. 1942

   HPI 61.2040 langs

   Canadian computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system

3. #3

   

   Alfred Aho

   b. 1941

   HPI 60.4033 langs

   Canadian computer scientist

4. #4

   

   John Draper

   b. 1943

   HPI 57.7321 langs

   American computer programmer and former phone phreak

5. #5

   

   Kenneth E. Iverson

   1920 - 2004

   HPI 57.2931 langs

   Canadian computer scientist (1920–2004)

6. #6

   

   Rob Pike

   b. 1956

   HPI 51.4423 langs

   software engineer

7. #7

   

   Maria Klawe

   b. 1951

   HPI 50.0217 langs

   Canadian-American computer scientist

8. #8

   

   Gilles Brassard

   b. 1955

   HPI 49.7815 langs

   Canadian computer scientist

9. #9

   

   Erik Demaine

   b. 1981

   HPI 32.9214 langs

   Erik Demaine is a prominent computer scientist known for his work in algorithms, particularly in the areas of computational geometry and...Read moreShow less

   Erik Demaine is a prominent computer scientist known for his work in algorithms, particularly in the areas of computational geometry and origami. He is also recognized for his contributions to the field of data structures and has received numerous awards for his research and teaching.

10. #10

    

    Joy Buolamwini

    b. 1990

    HPI 30.4217 langs

    Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and digital activist best known for her work on algorithmic bias in facial recognition technology....Read moreShow less

    Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and digital activist best known for her work on algorithmic bias in facial recognition technology. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League to raise awareness about the ethical implications of AI and promote equitable technology.