Mohamed M. Atalla

Mohamed M. Atalla was an Egyptian-American engineer and physicist, widely regarded for his pioneering work in the field of semiconductor technology. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor), a fundamental component in modern electronic devices. His innovations have had a significant impact on the advancement of integrated circuits and microelectronics. Atalla worked for Bell Labs, where he conducted much of his groundbreaking research.