Clinton Jeffery

Dr. Clinton L. Jeffery is committed to innovative research in the fields of programming languages, program monitoring, and virtual environments. As a Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho, he has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding and development of computational systems. Dr. Jeffery's academic journey began with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington in 1987, followed by an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Arizona in 1989 and 1993, respectively. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Jeffery has made significant contributions to the field of computer science. His research interests are diverse and include the development of programming languages such as Unicon and Godiva, as well as program execution monitoring and automatic debugging tools like Alamo and UFO. His work in virtual environments and program visualization has been instrumental in enhancing the way programmers interact with and understand complex software systems. Dr. Jeffery's professional service record is equally impressive. He served as the general chair of the ACM Symposium on Automated and Analysis-Driven Debugging in 2005, showcasing his leadership in the academic community. Additionally, he co-chaired the New Application Areas in Open Source Software mini-track at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) from 2010 to 2014, further demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the field. Currently affiliated with New Mexico Tech, Dr. Jeffery continues to influence the next generation of computer scientists through his research and mentorship. His dedication to the advancement of computer science is evident in his ongoing efforts to explore new frontiers in programming and software development. Dr. Jeffery's work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical implications for the development of more efficient and effective computational tools and environments.