Peter Chen

Peter Chen is a prominent figure in the field of computer science, particularly known for his work in databases and data modeling. He is best known for developing the Entity-Relationship (ER) model in the 1970s, which is a foundational concept in database design that represents data as entities and the relationships between them. His work has had a significant impact on how data is conceptualized and organized in relational databases, guiding the design patterns that are widely used today.