Famous Iranian Scientists

Field: Computational Genetics
Most famous discovery: Pioneering research on the Ebola virus
Age: Born December 25, 1975
Known for: Advancing the understanding of human genetics and infectious diseases

Field: Astronomy
Most famous discovery: First female professor of physics and solar physicist in Iran
Age: Born November 9, 1920 – Died March 4, 2011
Known for: Her work on solar energy and being a pioneer for women in science

Field: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Most famous discovery: Contributions to fuzzy logic and control systems
Age: Born September 4, 1949 – Died July 8, 2010
Known for: Developing innovative AI systems and leadership in control theory

Field: Astronomy and Mathematics
Most famous discovery: Tusi Couple (mathematical model of planetary motion)
Age: Born February 18, 1201 – Died June 26, 1274
Known for: His innovations in astronomy, geometry, and the development of trigonometry

Field: Wireless Communications
Most famous discovery: Pioneering work on Wi-Fi and wireless network localization
Age: Born 1951
Known for: His research on indoor geolocation and network design

Field: Fuzzy Logic
Most famous discovery: The concept of fuzzy logic
Age: Born February 4, 1921 – Died September 6, 2017
Known for: His creation of fuzzy logic, which revolutionized fields like artificial intelligence and control systems

Field: Theoretical Physics
Most famous discovery: F-theory and contributions to string theory
Age: Born August 1, 1960
Known for: His work in quantum field theory and string theory, providing deep insights into the structure of space and time

Field: Medicine and Chemistry
Most famous discovery: Contributions to medical ethics, chemistry, and the development of alcohol distillation
Age: Born 865 – Died 925
Known for: Writing the medical encyclopedia Kitab al-Hawi

Field: Nuclear Physics
Most famous discovery: Key figure in Iran’s nuclear program
Age: Born May 27, 1958 – Died November 27, 2020
Known for: His contributions to Iran’s defense and nuclear research

Field: Space Exploration
Most famous discovery: Key leader in NASA's Mars exploration missions
Age: Born March 25, 1946
Known for: Leading NASA’s Mars Program, including the Mars Curiosity Rover mission

Field: Mathematics
Most famous discovery: Work on Riemann surfaces and moduli spaces
Age: Born May 12, 1977 – Died July 14, 2017
Known for: Being the first woman to win the Fields Medal in mathematics

Field: Genetic Epidemiology
Most famous discovery: Research on genetic predispositions to complex diseases
Age: Born 1970
Known for: Her work in identifying genetic links to cancer and other hereditary diseases

Field: Cancer Biology
Most famous discovery: Role of the extracellular matrix in cancer development
Age: Born 1940
Known for: Groundbreaking research that changed the understanding of cancer progression

Field: Molecular Biology
Most famous discovery: Discovering the role of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins in splicing
Age: Born 1974
Known for: Her contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of gene expression

Field: Electrical Engineering and Communications
Most famous discovery: Work on wireless communication systems and network information theory
Age: Born 1957
Known for: His research on information theory and its applications in communication networks

Field: Biomedical Engineering
Most famous discovery: Contributions to the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Age: Born 1980
Known for: His innovative research on stem cell technology and regenerative therapies