William Dembski is an American mathematician, philosopher, and theologian known for his work in the field of intelligent design. He gained prominence for his arguments against evolutionary theory, proposing that certain biological structures are too complex to have arisen through natural processes alone. Dembski's ideas have sparked significant debate within both scientific and religious communities. Dembski is also associated with the Discovery Institute, a think tank that promotes intelligent design as an alternative to Darwinian evolution. He has authored several books, including "The Design Inference," where he outlines his theories on detecting design in nature. His work continues to influence discussions on science and religion.