Biographies of 40 of the most brilliant and influential fluid dynamicists of all time
40 Most Influential Minds in Fluid Dynamics
From ancient philosophers to modern engineers, from mathematicians to physicists, from experimenters to theorists, fluid dynamics has attracted a diverse and talented group of researchers who have made groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. In this list, we will introduce you to the top 40 most influential scientists and engineers in fluid dynamics history, and show you how they have shaped our understanding and application of this fascinating field.
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1. Isaac Newton
10. Ludwig Boltzmann
11. Archimedes
13. Galileo Galilei
14. Ernst Mach
15. Osborne Reynolds
16. Lord Rayleigh
17. Edward Lorenz
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22. Simeon Poisson
24. William Froude
25. Blaise Pascal
27. Antoine de Chezy
28. Moritz Weber
29. Henry Darcy
31. George Batchelor
32. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
33. Howard Brenner
36. Lord Kelvin
39 & 40. Wilbur & Orville Wright