Plenary Lecture

Language Constrained Graph Problems - A Microcosm of Engineering Research and Development

Professor Phillip G. Bradford
Department of Computer Science
The University of Alabama, USA
Box 870290
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0290
USA

Abstract: Neither research nor development are islands. This paper attempts to give a broad perspective to research and development from their intellectual foundations to their place in modern business and entrepreneurship. It serves as a high-level sketch rather than a comprehensive discussion. This paper culminates in a very brief view of labeled path problems. This is done while mentioning a number of diverse applications. Labeled path problems demonstrate our review of some concepts and insights about research and development. We also briefly discuss their place in building our intellectual infrastructure as well as their potential contributions to modern business and entrepreneurship.