Paul K. Stumpf
Paul K. Stumpf | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1919 New York City, US |
| Died | February 10, 2007 (aged 87) |
| Education | Harvard University (A.B.; Columbia University (Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Outlines of Enzyme Chemistry, Pioneering the study of the biochemistry of lipids (fats and oils) in plants |
| 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]
In 1958, he and his colleague Joe Neilands co-authored a very influential textbook, Outlines of Enzyme Chemistry.
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]
Basic chronology
[edit]- 1919: born in New York City on February 23
- 1941: A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard University[2]
- 1945: Ph.D. in biochemistry, Columbia University[2][3]
- 1948: an assistant professor, University of California, Berkeley[1]
- 1958: moves to University of California, Davis the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics[1]
- 1984: retires
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e University of California at Davis;Obituary: Paul K. Stumpf, Biochemist;February 20, 2007
- ^ a b c d Conn, Eric E. "Paul Karl Stumpf". National Academies Press.
- ^ a b c d e f IN MEMORIAM;Paul K. Stumpf;Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry;Molecular and Cellular Biology;UC Davis;1919 – 2007
- ^ "ASPB Pioneer Members".
Categories:
- 1919 births
- 2007 deaths
- Harvard University alumni
- Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences alumni
- American physiologists
- American biochemists
- University of California, Berkeley faculty
- University of California, Davis faculty
- Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences
- Scientists from New York City