Peter C. Lockemann

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Peter C. Lockemann is a pioneering figure in database systems, with a career-long focus on engineering applications and object-oriented database management. His foundational work, particularly the highly cited 1987 paper "An object-oriented system for engineering applications," established a critical framework for integrating object-orientation into database support for complex engineering tasks. By bridging the behavioral and structural viewpoints of object-orientation, Lockemann demonstrated how databases could be tailored to the specific manipulation needs of technical and scientific applications. This work, accumulating over 39 citations, laid the groundwork for more flexible, application-specific database architectures. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing the field of database engineering, influencing how researchers and practitioners design systems for computer-aided design, manufacturing, and other engineering domains. Lockemann's legacy endures as a key architect of the principles that enable databases to serve not just business transactions but also the intricate, object-rich environments of engineering and science.