Manfred J. Eigen

Manfred J. Eigen was a pioneering German mathematician and biophysicist known for developing the "Eigenvalue Method," which models how biological systems evolve and adapt over time. His work focused on understanding complex processes like genetic mutations and evolution through mathematical frameworks. Eigen’s theories helped explain how life maintains stability while allowing change, contributing significantly to systems biology and the study of molecular evolution. His insights bridged mathematics and biology, providing tools to analyze how living systems process information and evolve efficiently.