V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, born on December 2, 1963, in Mumbai, is an inventor, scientist, and entrepreneur best known for inventing email at the age of 14. He holds multiple degrees from MIT, including a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering, and has developed numerous technological innovations throughout his career. Ayyadurai is also involved in various educational and leadership roles, emphasizing a blend of Western and Eastern knowledge in his work.