Quick Info
| Profession | Computer scientist and academic administrator |
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| Nationality | U.S. and U.K. |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Outside London, England |
Latest News about David Parkes
08/07/2026
David C. Parkes received the 2026 John McCarthy Award from the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence. The award recognized his foundational contributions to artificial intelligence, particularly work connected to the intersection of AI, economics, and social impact.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | David C. Parkes is the John A. Paulson Dean of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a professor of computer science at Harvard University. |
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| Known For | Research at the intersection of computer science and economics, especially multi-agent systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and market design. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Engineering and computing science, University of Oxford |
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| Graduate | Ph.D. in computer and information science, University of Pennsylvania |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Cheshire, England |
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| Residence | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Notes | Described as a dual U.S. and U.K. citizen. |
Family
| Family Background | Grew up in England. |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcparkes | |
| X | https://x.com/daveparkes |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has served as an advisor to startups. | |
| 2. Has been elected a Fellow of AAAS, ACM, and AAAI. | |
| 3. Holds patents as inventor or co-inventor. |