Claude Shannon

Claude Shannon was a pioneering mathematician and engineer known as the “father of information theory.” He developed a mathematical framework to quantify the transmission, processing, and storage of information. His work laid the groundwork for digital communication, influencing technologies such as the internet, telecommunications, and data compression. Shannon introduced concepts like entropy to measure information uncertainty and established protocols for error correction, greatly enhancing data reliability. His insights have shaped modern engineering and computer science, facilitating efficient communication systems that underpin much of today's technology.