Stuart A. Kauffman

Stuart Alan Kauffman is an American theoretical biologist and complex systems researcher known for his work on the origin of life and self-organization in biological systems.

Born in 1939, he has argued that complexity in organisms may arise as much from self-organization and far-from-equilibrium dynamics as from Darwinian natural selection.

Kauffman is recognized for applying Boolean network models to simplified genetic circuits.

His research challenges traditional views on evolution and has contributed significantly to the field of complex systems.

Kauffman's work extends beyond biology, exploring implications for economics, technology, and social systems.

He has been associated with the Santa Fe Institute, known for its interdisciplinary approach to studying complex systems.