Barabási, A.-L.

Albert-László Barabási is a prominent physicist known for his work in network science. He studies how complex systems—like social networks, the internet, or biological systems—are interconnected. His research revealed that many networks follow a "scale-free" pattern, meaning some nodes (people, websites, proteins) are highly connected hubs, while most have fewer links. This insight helps explain the resilience and vulnerability of networks, influencing fields like technology, biology, and sociology. His work has advanced our understanding of the underlying principles that govern complex connected systems in nature and society.