Subhash Kak is an Indian-American computer scientist born on March 26, 1947. He is renowned for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence, neural networks, and quantum computing. He has served as a professor at Louisiana State University and made significant contributions to machine learning and cognitive science. Additionally, Kak has extensively studied the history of ancient Indian science, bridging modern computing with traditional knowledge systems. His interdisciplinary work has earned him recognition in both computer science and historical research communities.