Melvin Calvin(1911)
ChemistryMelvin Calvin is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1961) from United States. They have received 2 major awards in total. Their primary field is Chemistry. They were educated at University of Manchester and University of Minnesota. They have been affiliated with University of Minnesota.
United States
2
Major Awards
478
Publications
15,114
Citations
68
h-index
240
i10-index
31.6
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
1961for his research on the carbon dioxide assimilation in plants
University of California, BerkeleyCareer Path
Award progression over time
Apex Elite Prestigious
Education
University of Manchester
University of Minnesota
Central High School (Detroit)
Michigan Technological University
Doctoral Advisors
Cyril PonnamperumaJan AndersonHenry MahlerMichael Polanyi
Career Timeline
University of Minnesota?–present
University of California, Berkeley?–present
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and SciencesPontifical Academy of Sciences
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
AH
Ahmed H. Zewail
Davy Medal (2011)
OY
Omar Yaghi
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2025)
CR
Carolyn R. Bertozzi
Priestley Medal (2023)
KB
K. Barry Sharpless
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2022)
KB
Karl Barry Sharpless
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2022)
GA
George Andrew Olah
Priestley Medal (2005)
EJ
Elias James Corey
Priestley Medal (2004)
DB
Derek Barton
Priestley Medal (1995)
Data Sources
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