Michael O. Rabin is an influential computer scientist known for his contributions to the fields of algorithms and cryptography. He was born on September 1, 1931, in the United States. Rabin is particularly recognized for developing the Rabin-Karp algorithm, which is used for string searching in computer science. In addition to his work in algorithms, Rabin has made significant advancements in probabilistic algorithms and cryptographic protocols. He was awarded the Turing Award in 1976, one of the highest honors in computer science, for his pioneering work. Rabin's research has had a lasting impact on both theoretical and practical aspects of computing.