 Alan Cobham (mathematician)

Alan Cobham (1906–1973) was a notable British mathematician and computer scientist, best known for his contributions to the fields of numerical analysis and computational mathematics. Cobham is particularly recognized for his work on algorithm design and complexity, including the formulation of what is now referred to as "Cobham's theorem," regarding the complexity of number-theoretic functions. His research extended into various areas, including automatic computation and type theory, and he was influential in early computing development.