Description: (Scientist)
Erasto B. Mpemba was a Tanzanian game warden known for discovering the Mpemba effect as a schoolboy. This paradoxical phenomenon, where hot water freezes faster than cold water under specific conditions, had been previously noted by historical figures such as Aristotle, Francis Bacon, and René Descartes. Mpemba's contribution to science gained recognition for its unique observation and implications in the field of physics. His discovery has sparked further research and interest in understanding the underlying mechanisms of this intriguing phenomenon.