On 12/22/06, Yuri Gurevich <gurevich@microsoft.com> wrote:
> To the Computer Science Members of CNPq's Scientific Committee
> From Yuri Gurevich, Principal Researcher, Microsoft
>
>     Re: Prof. Ruy de Queiroz
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Prof. Ruy de Queiroz tells me that his research grant has not been renewed
> and asks me to support his reconsideration request.  I am happy to do so.
>
> I know Ruy primarily as the WoLLIC organizer.  As far as I understand,
> WoLLIC is his brainchild.  He created the conference, and he made it
> successful and well known.  It is quite an achievement.  Recently I wrote
> a letter in support of his candidacy for Prof. Titular.  To avoid
> repetitions, I attach the letter in the pdf format.  I should admit that I
> do not know Ruy's research very closely.  It is no fault of his.  I am a
> computer science theorist who moved to industry in late 1990s.  As a
> result, the focus of my attention shifted dramatically.  I can attest that
> Ruy has a high reputation.  The last year Tinker Visiting Professorship at
> Stanford is a good confirmation of that.
>
> Sincerely yours,
> Yuri Gurevich
>