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Cleve Moler. Mathematician (1939 – 2026) - mklabgr - 06-16-2026
Cleve Moler (1939–2026), the mathematician and computer scientist who created MATLAB and co-founded MathWorks, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern numerical computing, Moler helped develop the influential LINPACK and EISPACK software libraries before creating MATLAB as an accessible tool for students and researchers to perform matrix computations without programming in Fortran.
What began as a teaching aid evolved into one of the most widely used platforms in science, engineering, finance, and education. Throughout his career, Moler combined deep mathematical insight with a commitment to making computation more accessible, earning numerous honors, including election to the National Academies of Engineering and Sciences.
His legacy endures through the millions of students, scientists, and engineers whose work has been shaped by MATLAB and his contributions to numerical analysis.
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