David May | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 February 1951 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Transputer |
| Awards | FRS (1991) FREng (2010) Patterson Medal (1992) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Bristol |
| Website | www |
Michael David May (born 24 February 1951) is a British computer scientist. He is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bristol and founder of XMOS Semiconductor, serving until February 2014 as the chief technology officer.[1]
May was lead architect for the transputer. As of 2017, he holds 56 patents, all in microprocessors and multi-processing.
