Richard J. Hehner (computer scientist)

Richard J. Hehner is a computer scientist known for his contributions to the fields of programming languages and software engineering. He has focused on formal methods, which are techniques used to specify and verify the correctness of software systems. His work emphasizes the importance of precise definitions and logical reasoning in developing reliable computer programs. Hehner is also known for his research on functional programming, which is a programming paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions. His contributions have helped shape modern approaches to software design and analysis in computer science.