World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Computer Science

D-Index
59
Citations
31514
World Ranking
3322
National Ranking
1611

Overview

Richard N. Taylor is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine in the United States. Their research contributions primarily fall within the field of Computer Science, encompassing several subfields such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks and Communications, and Information Systems.

The scientist's work covers multiple main topics of research including:

  • Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies
  • Software System Performance and Reliability
  • Software Engineering Techniques and Practices

Taylor has collaborated frequently with colleagues such as Nenad Medvidović and Eric M. Dashofy. These partnerships have contributed to a focused body of work in software engineering and related areas.

Among recent papers, a notable publication is "Software Architecture Description Revisited" published in 2025 in the journal IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering. This paper has received citations reflecting engagement within the scholarly community.

The IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering is also identified as a frequent venue for Taylor's publications, indicating a consistent presence in this respected forum for software engineering research.

Best Publications

  • Architectural styles and the design of network-based software architectures

    Roy Thomas Fielding;Richard N. Taylor

  • A classification and comparison framework for software architecture description languages

    N. Medvidovic;R.N. Taylor

  • Principled design of the modern Web architecture

    Roy T. Fielding;Richard N. Taylor

  • An architecture-based approach to self-adaptive software

    P. Oreizy;M.M. Gorlick;R.N. Taylor;D. Heimhigner

  • Software Architecture: Foundations, Theory, and Practice

    Nenad Medvidovic;Richard N. Taylor

  • Architecture-based runtime software evolution

    Peyman Oreizy;Nenad Medvidovic;Richard N. Taylor

  • A component- and message-based architectural style for GUI software

    Richard N. Taylor;Nenad Medvidovic;Kenneth M. Anderson;E. James Whitehead

  • Partition testing does not inspire confidence (program testing)

    D. Hamlet;R. Taylor

  • A framework for classifying and comparing architecture description languages

    Nenad Medvidovic;Richard N. Taylor

  • A language and environment for architecture-based software development and evolution

    Nenad Medvidovic;David S. Rosenblum;Richard N. Taylor

  • Software traceability with topic modeling

    Hazeline U. Asuncion;Arthur U. Asuncion;Richard N. Taylor

  • A general-purpose algorithm for analyzing concurrent programs

    Richard N. Taylor

  • Foundations for the Arcadia environment architecture

    Richard N. Taylor;Frank C. Belz;Lori A. Clarke;Leon Osterweil

  • A highly-extensible, XML-based architecture description language

    E.M. Dashofy;A. van der Hoek;R.N. Taylor

  • Structural testing of concurrent programs

    R.N. Taylor;D.L. Levine;C.D. Kelly

  • Principled design of the modern Web architecture

    Roy T. Fielding;Richard N. Taylor

  • Techniques for Supporting Dynamic and Adaptive Workflow

    Peter J. Kammer;Gregory Alan Bolcer;Richard N. Taylor;Arthur S. Hitomi

  • Using object-oriented typing to support architectural design in the C2 style

    Nenad Medvidovic;Peyman Oreizy;Jason E. Robbins;Richard N. Taylor

  • An infrastructure for the rapid development of XML-based architecture description languages

    Eric M. Dashofy;André van der Hoek;Richard N. Taylor

  • Towards architecture-based self-healing systems

    Eric M. Dashofy;André van der Hoek;Richard N. Taylor

Frequent Co-Authors

Nenad Medvidovic
Nenad Medvidovic University of Southern California
Leon J. Osterweil
Leon J. Osterweil University of Massachusetts Amherst
David Garlan
David Garlan Carnegie Mellon University
Hausi A. Müller
Hausi A. Müller University of Victoria
Betty H. C. Cheng
Betty H. C. Cheng Michigan State University
Jeff Magee
Jeff Magee Imperial College London
David S. Rosenblum
David S. Rosenblum George Mason University
Marin Litoiu
Marin Litoiu York University
Lori A. Clarke
Lori A. Clarke University of Massachusetts Amherst
David Redmiles
David Redmiles University of California, Irvine

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Computer Science in the USA opens the door to a wide range of related online degrees and career options. Many students consider combining computer science coursework with other fields for more specialized skillsets and job prospects.

For those interested in the intersection of technology and science, many universities now offer an online physics degree. This multidisciplinary path suits students eager to bridge computing with scientific research or emerging areas like quantum computing.

Data analysis is another fast-growing field. Advanced data science programs provide programming, math, and machine learning skills that are highly valued by employers. Similarly, those with an engineering mindset may prefer an online bachelor’s in electrical engineering to deepen their knowledge in hardware, circuits, and embedded systems.

If you’re looking to quickly enhance your credentials, pursuing certifications for jobs can be a strategic move. These certifications are often affordable, can be completed in less time, and can help you stand out to employers in competitive tech markets.

Best Scientists Citing Richard N. Taylor

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles