Jacob Ziv

Jacob Ziv is an influential Israeli engineer and computer scientist, known for his work in information theory and data compression. Alongside Abraham Lempel, he developed the Lempel-Ziv algorithms, which are foundational techniques for compressing data, allowing for more efficient storage and transmission of information. These algorithms are widely used in various applications, including file compression formats like ZIP and image formats like PNG. Ziv's contributions have significantly impacted computer science, telecommunications, and digital media, making data handling more efficient in our increasingly digital world.