Lotfi Zadeh

Mathematician and computer scientist, fuzzy logic founder

Lotfi Zadeh - Mathematician and computer scientist, fuzzy logic founder
Born

February 4th, 1921
104 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An Iranian-American mathematician and computer scientist contributed to mathematics and computer science, particularly in the development of fuzzy logic. Fuzzy logic introduced a new dimension to classical logic, allowing for reasoning with uncertainty and imprecision. This work laid the foundation for various applications in control systems, artificial intelligence, and decision-making processes. Zadeh's impact extended into multiple industries, including engineering and computer science, reshaping how systems analyze and interpret data.

Founded fuzzy logic

Published influential papers on fuzzy sets

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