Thomas H. Cormen is a prominent computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of algorithms and data structures. He is best recognized as one of the co-authors of the widely used textbook, Introduction to Algorithms, which is often referred to as "CLRS" after the initials of its authors: Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, and Stein. This book is a fundamental resource for students and professionals in computer science. Cormen has also been involved in various research projects and has published numerous papers on topics such as graph algorithms and parallel computing. He is a professor at Dartmouth College, where he teaches courses related to algorithms and computer science. His work has significantly influenced both academic research and practical applications in computing.