Who is known as the “Father of Modern Geodesy”?

Abu Rayhan al-Biruni is known as the “Father of Modern Geodesy.” Geodesy is the scientific discipline concerned with measuring and understanding Earth’s shape, orientation, and gravitational field. Al-Biruni made significant contributions to geodesy during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly through his meticulous measurements and calculations in India. His work laid the foundation for modern geodesy and earned him the title of the “Father of Modern Geodesy.”