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Robert Harper publication distribution in Computer Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Computer Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert Harper sits on this spectrum.

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32 publications 991+

This scientist: 228 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 991 publications or more.

Robert Harper D-index placement in Computer Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Computer Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert Harper sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 58 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 131 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2005 - ACM Fellow For contributions to type systems for programming languages.
  • 1933 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1911 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

Robert Harper is affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. Their research focus lies predominantly in the domain of Computer Science, with significant contributions spanning various specialized subfields. These subfields include Artificial Intelligence, Computational Theory and Mathematics, Computer Networks and Communications, Mathematical Physics, and Hardware and Architecture.

Their work encompasses a broad range of topics primarily centered around logic and programming, such as Logic, Programming, and Type Systems; Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge; Formal Methods in Verification; Advanced Algebra and Logic; Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology; Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques; and Computability, Logic, AI Algorithms.

Robert Harper's publication record features multiple recent papers, demonstrating a consistent engagement with ongoing research:

  • "Syntax and models of Cartesian cubical type theory" (2021), published in Mathematical Structures in Computer Science
  • "Logical Relations as Types: Proof-Relevant Parametricity for Program Modules" (2020), published in arXiv (Cornell University)
  • "A cost-aware logical framework" (2022), published in Proceedings of the ACM on Programming Languages
  • "The history of Standard ML" (2020), published in Proceedings of the ACM on Programming Languages
  • "Internal Parametricity for Cubical Type Theory" (2020), published in Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik (Schloss Dagstuhl)

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Robert Harper include:

  • Jonathan Sterling (13 publications)
  • Harrison Grodin (11 publications)
  • Yue Niu (11 publications across two entries)
  • Evan Cavallo (2 publications)

The venues where Robert Harper regularly publishes their work reveal an emphasis on theoretical computer science and programming languages. Most common publication venues include:

  • arXiv (Cornell University) with 12 publications
  • Proceedings of the ACM on Programming Languages with 3 publications
  • Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik (Schloss Dagstuhl) with 3 publications
  • Electronic Notes in Theoretical Informatics and Computer Science with 2 publications
  • Artifact Digital Object Group with 2 publications

Robert Harper has been recognized with several awards, reflecting contributions to their field. These include:

  • ACM Fellow in 2005, cited for contributions to type systems for programming languages
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1933
  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1911

Best Publications

  • The Definition of Standard ML (Revised)

    Robin Milner;Robert Harper;David MacQueen;Mads Tofte

  • The Definition of Standard ML

    Robin Milner;Mads Tofte;Robert Harper

  • A framework for defining logics

    Robert Harper;Furio Honsell;Gordon Plotkin

  • Implementing Mathematics with The Nuprl Proof Development System

    R. L. Constable;S. F. Allen;H. M. Bromley;W. R. Cleaveland

  • TIL: a type-directed optimizing compiler for ML

    David Tarditi;Greg Morrisett;Perry Cheng;Chris Stone

  • Compiling polymorphism using intensional type analysis

    Robert Harper;Greg Morrisett

  • A type-theoretic approach to higher-order modules with sharing

    Robert Harper;Mark Lillibridge

  • Practical Foundations for Programming Languages

    Robert Harper

  • Typed closure conversion

    Yasuhiko Minamide;Greg Morrisett;Robert Harper

  • A Language-Based Approach to Security

    Fred B. Schneider;J. Gregory Morrisett;Robert Harper

  • Higher-order modules and the phase distinction

    Robert Harper;John C. Mitchell;Eugenio Moggi

  • On the type structure of standard ML

    Robert Harper;John C. Mitchell

  • Generational stack collection and profile-driven pretenuring

    Perry Cheng;Robert Harper;Peter Lee

  • Abstract models of memory management

    Greg Morrisett;Matthias Felleisen;Robert Harper

  • On the unusual effectiveness of logic in computer science

    Joseph Y. Halpern;Robert Harper;Neil Immerman;Phokion G. Kolaitis

  • Towards a mechanized metatheory of standard ML

    Daniel K. Lee;Karl Crary;Robert Harper

  • What is a recursive module

    Karl Crary;Robert Harper;Sidd Puri

  • The essence of ML

    J. C. Mitchell;R. Harper

  • A dependently typed assembly language

    Hongwei Xi;Robert Harper

  • Mechanizing metatheory in a logical framework

    Robert Harper;Daniel R. Licata

  • Adaptive functional programming

    Umut A. Acar;Guy E. Blelloch;Robert Harper

  • Typing first-class continuations in ML

    Robert Harper;Bruce F. Duba;David B. MacQueen

Frequent Co-Authors

Karl Crary
Karl Crary Carnegie Mellon University
Guy E. Blelloch
Guy E. Blelloch Carnegie Mellon University
Robin Milner
Robin Milner University of Cambridge
Peter Lee
Peter Lee Carnegie Mellon University
Frank Pfenning
Frank Pfenning Carnegie Mellon University
Kerstin Perez
Kerstin Perez Columbia University
R. Cherkaoui El Moursli
R. Cherkaoui El Moursli Mohammed V University
J. A. Strong
J. A. Strong Royal Holloway University of London

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