 Isaac Jacob Schoenberg

Isaac Jacob Schoenberg (1915–2006) was a notable mathematician known primarily for his work in the fields of functional analysis and numerical analysis. He made significant contributions to applied mathematics, particularly in the areas of interpolation and approximation theory. Schoenberg is often recognized for his development of the so-called Schoenberg splines. In addition, Schoenberg's work extended to various applications in engineering and numerical methods, which have had a lasting impact on the field.