Michael D. Atkinson
Michael D. Atkinson | |
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| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Known for | Permutation patterns, Algorithm design |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics, Theoretical computer science |
| Institutions | University of Otago, University of St Andrews, Carleton University, University College, Cardiff |
| Thesis | Varieties of Exponent 6 and Related Topics (1970) |
| Doctoral advisor | Peter M. Neumann |
| Doctoral students | Stephanie van Willigenburg |
Michael D. Atkinson is a mathematician and computer scientist known for his work in the theory of permutation patterns and for contributions to algorithm design, data structures, and algebra. He is an emeritus professor at the University of Otago.