As Black History Month slowly winds to a close, I thought it was important for /sci/ to recognise and celebrate accomplished black researchers and their contributions to science. I've compiled a list to start the thread off.

Kunle Olukutun - British born Nigerian-American computer scientist. Known as the “father of the multi-core processor”. Designed the first general-purpose multi-core CPU, along with various other achievements. Currently a professor at Stanford University.