Giovanni Battista Recchi

Giovanni Battista Recchi was an 18th-century Italian mathematician and engineer renowned for his work in mechanical devices and hydrodynamics. He designed innovative water-related instruments and contributed to the understanding of fluid movement, often combining practical engineering with scientific inquiry. His work helped advance the development of water clocks, pumps, and other hydraulic devices, bridging the gap between theoretical science and real-world applications during his time. Recchi's contributions are recognized for their technical ingenuity and influence on mechanical engineering and fluid mechanics.