Arto Salomaa : mathematician computer scientist and teacher a thematic biography This book outlines the scientific career of Arto Salomaa a pioneer in theoretical computer science and mathematics... His most impactful direct research efforts have been in the areas of automata and formal languages. Beyond that he has influenced many more scientists and professionals through collaborations teaching and books on topics such as biocomputing and cryptography. The author offers insights into Finnish history culture and academia while historians of computer science will appreciate the vignettes describing some of the people who have shaped the field from the 1950s to today... page 4 of cover