Galvani refers to Luigi Galvani, an Italian physician and physicist from the 18th century. He is best known for his pioneering work in bioelectricity, particularly his experiments with frog legs, which demonstrated that electrical stimulation could cause muscle contractions. This led to the discovery of what he called "animal electricity." Galvani's work laid the foundation for the field of electrophysiology and influenced later scientists, including Alessandro Volta, who developed the first chemical battery. Galvani's findings contributed significantly to our understanding of the relationship between electricity and biological systems.