Zadeh (Lotfi A. Zadeh)

Lotfi A. Zadeh was a computer scientist and electrical engineer best known for developing fuzzy logic, a mathematical approach that handles uncertainty and approximate reasoning. Unlike traditional logic, which is either true or false, fuzzy logic allows for degrees of truth, enabling systems to make more human-like decisions when information is imprecise or incomplete. This innovation has applications in control systems, artificial intelligence, and decision-making processes, making technology more adaptable and efficient in real-world situations. Zadeh’s work fundamentally transformed how computers interpret and manage complex, uncertain data.