| Paul K. Stumpf | |
| Birth Date: | 23 February 1919 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, US |
| Fields: | Plant biochemistry |
| Education: | Harvard University (A.B.; Columbia University (Ph.D.) |
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| Awards: | National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
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]