Godfrey Hounsfield

Godfrey Hounsfield was a British engineer and inventor, best known for developing the first computed tomography (CT) scanner in the early 1970s. His groundbreaking work revolutionized medical imaging by allowing doctors to see detailed cross-sectional images of the body, enhancing the diagnosis of various conditions. Hounsfield's innovation combined X-ray technology with computer processing, making it possible to visualize internal structures with unprecedented clarity. For his contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979, alongside Allan Cormack. His invention has since become a staple in modern medicine, significantly improving patient care.