Paul K. Stumpf | |
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| Born | February 23, 1919 New York City, US |
| Died | February 10, 2007 (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 |
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]
He was a recipient of the following distinctions and awards:[3]