Andrew Chi-Chih Yao

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(b.) December 24, 1946

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A pioneer in the theory of computation, Yao is recognized for fundamental contributions including the complexity-based theory of pseudorandom number generation, cryptography, and communication complexity. Yao used the minimax theorem to prove what is now known as Yao's Principle.

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Noted For: For fundamental contributions to the theory of computation, including the complexity-based theory of pseudorandom number generation, cryptography, and communication complexity
Category: Computer Scientist - Software/Mathematics
Gender: Male

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Courtesy of Tsinghua University

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