Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

Allan Borodin, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Allan Borodin is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the field of theoretical computer science. An expert in computational complexity and algorithm analysis, he developed precise models and efficient problem formulations for algorithmic techniques that have become a framework for research on a global scale. A professor at the University of Toronto, he designed innovative courses that were instrumental in the department’s growth, and authored several groundbreaking textbooks that have become catalysts for understanding the field of computer science.