Subhash Kak
Professor and author on computing and science
Born
March 26th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the fields of computing and ancient Indian science. Contributed significantly to the development of quantum computing and artificial intelligence research. Authored several books and over a hundred research papers discussing the intersection of science, culture, and history. Also engaged in debates regarding the contributions of ancient Indian scholars to mathematics and science. Worked as a professor at various institutions and continues to influence academic discussions on these subjects.
Contributed to the field of quantum computing
Published works on ancient Indian mathematics
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