Pieter van der Meer

Pieter van der Meer was a Dutch mathematician and engineer known for his work in fluid dynamics and ship hydrodynamics during the 17th century. He developed methods to analyze how ships move through water, helping improve their design for better stability and efficiency. Van der Meer's contributions laid groundwork for understanding fluid behavior around ships, influencing both theoretical studies and practical applications in naval architecture. His work remains important in the history of engineering and applied mathematics related to maritime technology.