Alan Burns (professor)

Alan Burns is a well-known figure in the field of computer science, particularly in relation to real-time systems and embedded computing. He is a professor at the University of York in the United Kingdom and has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of scheduling algorithms, real-time operating systems, and the foundations of real-time computing. His work often focuses on the design and analysis of real-time systems that require deterministic performance, which is critical in various applications such as automotive systems, robotics, and industrial automation.