Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin was a leading Turkish scientist and researcher in the field of Arab-Islamic history of science. He became known for his work devoted to the history of Islamic science and technology for nearly half a century. Sezgin, emphasized the continuity of developments in the history of science and civilization by researching the sources in depth.
By establishing the Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam, he brought to the fore the idea that science and technology are the common heritage of humanity. This museum sheds light on the past, present, and future by exhibiting the contributions of Islamic culture in the field of science and technology.
Sezgin's works have produced works that are not only scientific but also aesthetic and educational. As a bridge that unites Eastern and Western scientific cultures, they are of great importance for future generations.
Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin, who passed away at the age of 94, was commemorated with great respect by the Presidency of Turkey, declaring 2019 as the Year of Fuat Sezgin. The "Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Islamic Science History Research Foundation", located in Gulhane Park, hosts an institute and a library.