Pierre François Verhulst

Mathematician known for logistic growth model

Pierre François Verhulst - Mathematician known for logistic growth model
Born

October 28th, 1804
221 years ago

Died

February 15th, 1849
176 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Belgium

Links & References

A Belgian mathematician contributed to the field of mathematical biology by formulating the logistic growth model, which describes population growth that is limited by resources. This model became foundational for various applications in ecology, economics, and social sciences. Verhulst published significant works on the mathematical principles underlying population dynamics and statistics. His contributions helped establish mathematical theories relevant to human and ecological populations.

Developed the logistic growth model

Published important works in mathematical biology

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