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Carl Hewitt
Board Chair at Standard IoT(TM)
Carl Hewitt is a distinguished computer scientist and the Board Chair of Standard IoT™, an organization focused on establishing international standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). He is known for creating the Actor Model of computation, which has significantly influenced various programming languages, including Scheme and the π-calculus, and is widely used in industry applications such as eBay, Microsoft, and Twitter.123
Academic Background and Contributions
Hewitt earned his PhD in mathematics from MIT in 1971 and has had a long academic career, including serving as a professor in the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science until his retirement in 2000. His early work included the development of Planner, one of the first programming languages designed for automated planning, which introduced innovative concepts in procedural knowledge representation.3
In recent years, Hewitt's research has focused on inconsistency robustness, addressing how systems can perform effectively amidst pervasive inconsistencies. This work aligns with his advocacy against mandatory backdoors in IoT devices, emphasizing security and integrity in emerging technologies.12
Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at Standard IoT™, Hewitt is also the Board Chair of iRobust™, an organization dedicated to promoting research in inconsistency robustness. His leadership positions reflect his commitment to advancing standards and practices in computing that prioritize reliability and security.14
Hewitt's contributions to computer science have made him a pivotal figure in the evolution of concurrent computation and programming paradigms, impacting both academic research and practical applications in technology.
