Michael J. D. Powell
Michael James David Powell FRS FAA (29 July 1936 – 19 April 2015) was a British mathematician, who worked in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge.
Michael Powell | |
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| Born | Michael James David Powell 29 July 1936 London |
| Died | 19 April 2015 (aged 78) |
| Education | Frensham Heights School Eastbourne College |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (BA, ScD) |
| Known for | Powell's method Davidon–Fletcher–Powell formula |
| Awards | Naylor Prize and Lectureship |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Numerical analysis Optimization Approximation |
| Institutions | University of Cambridge |
| Website | michaeljdpowell |
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