Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage was a 19th-century mathematician and inventor considered the "father of the computer." He designed the Analytical Engine, a mechanical device that could perform complex calculations and store data, pioneering concepts like programming and algorithms. Although not built in his lifetime, his ideas laid the groundwork for modern computers. Babbage’s work bridged applied sciences and engineering, demonstrating how mathematical theories could be implemented through technology. His vision of programmable machines helped shape the future of computer science and information technology, influencing generations of engineers and inventors.