In Memoriam: Remembering Mike Flynn
Ruby B. Lee, Charlie Neuhauser, Timothy M. Pinkston
Michael J. Flynn is a widely respected contributor—indeed a giant—in the field of Computer Architecture. He made highly significant and impactful contributions throughout his career, both in industry and in academia. Sadly, he passed away peacefully December 24, 2025, having lived a long and full life.
Born May 20, 1934, in New York, NY, Flynn earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College (1955), Syracuse University (1960), and Purdue...