Paul K. Stumpf
American biochemist (1919–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul K. Stumpf (February 23, 1919 – February 10, 2007) was an American biochemist,[1] "a world leader in the field of plant biochemistry" according to the National Academy of Sciences and the University of California.[2][3] Specifically the University of California said that "Stumpf pioneered the study of the biochemistry of lipids (fats and oils) in plants".[1] Stumpf was chairman of the department of Biochemistry and Biophysics,[3] a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][2][3] and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[3]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Paul K. Stumpf | |
---|---|
Born | (1919-02-23)February 23, 1919 New York City, US |
Died | February 10, 2007(2007-02-10) (aged 87) |
Education | Harvard University (A.B.; Columbia University (Ph.D.) |
Awards | National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Plant biochemistry |
Institutions | University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis |
Close
He was a recipient of the following distinctions and awards:[3]
- 1961 and 1969: twice a Guggenheim Fellow.
- 1974: the Stephen Hales Prize from the American Society of Plant Physiologists
- 1975: elected a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences
- 1978: elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences
- 1980: president of the American Society of Plant Physiologists
- 1986-1990: chairman of the board of trustees of the American Society of Plant Physiologists
- 1992: the Charles Reid Barnes Life Membership the American Society of Plant Physiologists
- the Lipid Chemistry Prize from the American Oil Chemists Society
- Senior Scientist Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany
- 1994: elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Recognized as a Pioneer Member of the American Society of Plant Biologists. [4]