Richard Bellman

Richard Bellman was an influential American mathematician and computer scientist known for his work on dynamic programming, a method for solving complex problems by breaking them down into simpler subproblems. This approach is widely used in various fields, such as economics, engineering, and artificial intelligence, to optimize decision-making processes. Bellman's contributions also extend to control theory, operations research, and mathematical optimization. His ideas have had a lasting impact on algorithms and computational methods, enabling more efficient and effective solutions in numerous applications, from resource allocation to machine learning.