Geber (Jabir ibn Hayyan)

Jabir ibn Hayyan, also known as Geber, was a pioneering Islamic scientist from the 8th century. He is often called the "father of chemistry" because he laid many early foundations of experimental science by developing laboratory techniques, equipment, and classifications of substances. His work involved studying how different materials react, leading to the discovery of acids, distillation processes, and chemical compounds. Jabir's contributions helped transform alchemy into more systematic, scientific approaches, influencing later scientific methods and advancements in chemistry. His innovations remain fundamental to modern scientific inquiry and lab practices.