Books:
* "Concurrent Programming in Java: Design Principles and Patterns" (2nd Edition): This book is a classic and comprehensive resource on concurrency in Java. It covers fundamental concepts, techniques, and patterns for designing and implementing concurrent applications.
* "Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms" (with Andrew S. Tanenbaum): This textbook provides a thorough introduction to distributed systems, covering topics like communication, synchronization, fault tolerance, and distributed algorithms.
Research Papers and Articles:
* "The Paxos Algorithm for Distributed Consensus" (with Leslie Lamport): This paper describes the Paxos algorithm, a fundamental consensus protocol for distributed systems, which has been widely adopted in various applications.
* "A Framework for Robust Distributed Systems": This paper presents a framework for building robust distributed systems, emphasizing principles like fault tolerance, consistency, and liveness.
* "A Taxonomy of Distributed Consensus Algorithms": This paper provides a comprehensive survey of distributed consensus algorithms, classifying them based on their characteristics and properties.
Other Contributions:
* Founder of the "Concurrency and Distributed Systems" Group at Cornell University: This group has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in areas like distributed consensus, fault-tolerant systems, and distributed databases.
* Editor of the "ACM Transactions on Computer Systems" journal: This journal is a leading publication in the field of computer systems, and Birman has played a significant role in shaping its editorial direction.
Paul Birman's research and publications have had a profound impact on the field of computer science, particularly in the areas of distributed systems, concurrency, and fault tolerance. His work is widely cited and continues to be influential in research and industry today.