Carver Mead

Carver Mead is an influential American engineer and computer scientist known for his pioneering work in microelectronics and VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) design. He helped develop techniques for creating complex circuits on tiny chips, which are fundamental to modern electronics. Mead also played a key role in teaching and promoting the integration of biology with computer science, particularly through his work in bio-inspired computing. His contributions have greatly impacted technology, enabling the advancement of computers, smartphones, and various electronic devices we rely on today.