Mikhail Chudnovsky is a prominent mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and complex analysis. He was born on March 21, 1951, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. Chudnovsky is particularly famous for developing the Chudnovsky algorithm, which is an efficient method for calculating the digits of pi. This algorithm has been instrumental in computing pi to millions of decimal places. In addition to his work on pi, Chudnovsky has made significant contributions to the study of modular forms and elliptic curves. He, along with his brother, Vladimir Chudnovsky, has published numerous papers and has received various awards for their mathematical achievements. Their work has had a lasting impact on both theoretical and applied mathematics.