c) Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla, dubbed the “Father of the Electric Age,” revolutionized our world with his development of alternating current (AC) power systems. Born in 1856 in present-day Croatia, Tesla’s innovations in electrical engineering were pivotal in the advancement of electrical power distribution. His AC system, which included transformers, motors, and generators, allowed for the efficient transmission of electricity over long distances, fundamentally changing how power was generated and consumed. Tesla’s work laid the foundation for modern electrical grids and contributed to numerous other technological advancements. Despite facing competition and challenges, including from Thomas Edison’s direct current (DC) systems, Tesla’s vision and inventions ultimately proved transformative for global power infrastructure.