John Holland
John H. Holland is known worldwide as the "father of genetic algorithms".
Holland is Professor of Psychology and
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and
a member of The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS)
at the University of Michigan, and a member of
Board of Trustees and Science Board of the Santa Fe Institute.
He is recipient of a MacArthur ("genius") fellowship and
a fellow of the World Economic Forum.
He is the author of a number of books about complex
adaptive systems, including "Hidden Order: How Adaptation
Builds Complexity" (1995), "Emergence: From Chaos to Order" (1998)
and his ground-breaking book on genetic algorithms,
"Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems" (1975,1992).
In the last 7 years Dr. Holland has written two widely read books,
Hidden Order (1995) and Emergence (1998). These books,
aimed at the both the general public, and at researchers who want
to learn about Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) studies,
describe the concepts and phenomena associated
with CAS, explain why they are so hard
to study with traditional mathematica approaches,
introduce readers to current CAS research and approaches.
Dr. Holland also frequently lectures around the world on
his own research, and on current research and open questions
in CAS studies.