Narendra Karmarkar (mathematician)

Narendra Karmarkar was an influential Indian mathematician known for developing an innovative algorithm in optimization, called the Karmarkar algorithm, in 1984. This method revolutionized how complex problems involving maximizing or minimizing things—like cost, time, or resources—are solved, particularly in industries like manufacturing, finance, and engineering. His algorithm is a type of "interior point method," which efficiently finds optimal solutions in large, complex systems. Karmarkar’s work significantly advanced mathematical programming and has had lasting impacts on computational mathematics and operations research.