Henri G. A. Kármán

Henri G. A. Kármán was a Hungarian-American engineer and physicist renowned for his work in aeronautics and fluid dynamics. He contributed to understanding how air moves around aircraft and other objects, helping improve flight performance and safety. Kármán founded important research institutions, like the Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and developed mathematical models that explain how turbulence and airflow behave at different speeds. His insights advanced aviation technology, making aircraft more efficient and stable. Overall, Kármán’s work significantly shaped modern aeronautical science and engineering.