William H. McCulloch

William H. McCulloch was an influential American neuroscientist and psychologist known for his work in the field of neuropsychology. He is most renowned for the McCulloch-Pitts neuron model, developed in 1943, which laid foundational concepts for artificial intelligence and neural networks. This model illustrated how individual neurons could process information through simple logical functions, inspiring later developments in computing and AI. McCulloch's interdisciplinary contributions bridged biology and engineering, shaping our understanding of both human cognition and the design of intelligent systems. His work remains significant in both neuroscience and computer science today.