Steven S. Skiena is a prominent computer scientist known for his work in algorithms and data science. He is a professor at Stony Brook University and has authored several influential books, including "The Algorithm Design Manual," which is widely used in computer science education. In addition to his academic contributions, Skiena has been involved in various research projects and has a keen interest in the application of algorithms to real-world problems. He is also known for his work in computational biology and data mining, making significant contributions to these fields.