Roger Tomlinson (Geospatial Scientist)

Roger Tomlinson was a Canadian geographer and geospatial scientist, often referred to as the "father of GIS" (Geographic Information Systems). He developed the concept of GIS in the 1960s, which is a system that captures, stores, analyzes, and displays spatial or geographical data. His work transformed how we understand and visualize geographic information, impacting fields such as urban planning, environmental management, and transportation. Tomlinson's innovations have facilitated better decision-making by allowing governments and organizations to analyze complex spatial relationships and patterns in data, making geography more accessible and actionable for various applications.