Succeed Mahalonobis: The Indian Scientist Who Led the Way in Scientific Computing
Succeed Mahalonobis: The Indian Scientist Who Led the Way in Scientific Computing The era of early computing saw some of its greatest visionaries, and few were more visionaries, and forward-thinking than Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar Mahalonobis. Recognized for his pioneering work in statistical research, mathematical analysis and the development of computers, Mahalonobis was a true giant in scientific computing. Born in 1893 in South India, Mahalonobis had an interest in science and mathematics from an early age. He showed an eagerness for learning, so much so that he was awarded a scholarship to study physics at Cambridge University by the Indian government. After graduating from Cambridge, Mahalonobis was appointed professor of physics at the Indian Institute of Science, where he conducted experiments and research in thermodynamics and mechanics. In addition to his academic achievements, Mahalonobis' work in the field of statistical mathematics made him famous. His theories of ...