Sanjeev Arora is a prominent computer scientist known for his contributions to theoretical computer science, particularly in the fields of complexity theory and approximation algorithms. He is a professor at Princeton University and has published numerous influential papers that have advanced the understanding of computational problems. In addition to his academic work, Arora is recognized for developing the Arora-Rao-Vazirani algorithm, which provides efficient solutions to various optimization problems. His research has had a significant impact on both academia and industry, influencing areas such as machine learning and data analysis.