SettingsEnglish chemists
Arthur Aikin
Arthur Aikin FGS, English chemist, mineralogist and scientific writer, was born in Warrington, Lancashire into a distinguished literary family of prominent Unitarians.
Arthur Aikin FGS, English chemist, mineralogist and scientific writer, was born in Warrington, Lancashire into a distinguished literary family of prominent Unitarians.
Arthur P. Luff
Arthur Pearson Luff (1855-1938) was a British physician and forensic chemist.
Arthur Pearson Luff (1855-1938) was a British physician and forensic chemist.
Arthur Thomas Palin
Arthur Thomas Palin was trained at the University of London and achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours.
Arthur Thomas Palin was trained at the University of London and achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours.
Augustus George Vernon Harcourt
Augustus George Vernon Harcourt FRS was an English chemist who spent his career at Oxford University.
Augustus George Vernon Harcourt FRS was an English chemist who spent his career at Oxford University.
Barry Trapnell
Barry Maurice Waller Trapnell, born 18 May 1924 in Hampstead, London, played first-class cricket for Cambridge University in 1946 and later in the same year for Middlesex CCC.
Barry Maurice Waller Trapnell, born 18 May 1924 in Hampstead, London, played first-class cricket for Cambridge University in 1946 and later in the same year for Middlesex CCC.
Brian F. G. Johnson
Brian Frederick Gilbert Johnson (born 11 September 1938 - Northampton UK) is a British scientist and former professor of chemistry at Cambridge University.
Brian Frederick Gilbert Johnson (born 11 September 1938 - Northampton UK) is a British scientist and former professor of chemistry at Cambridge University.
C. Robin Ganellin
Charon Robin Ganellin FRS is a British born medicinal chemist.
Charon Robin Ganellin FRS is a British born medicinal chemist.
Carl Schorlemmer
Carl Schorlemmer FRS (30 September 1834 – 27 June 1892) was a German chemist who did research on hydrocarbons and contributed to the study of the history of chemistry.
Carl Schorlemmer FRS (30 September 1834 – 27 June 1892) was a German chemist who did research on hydrocarbons and contributed to the study of the history of chemistry.
Charles Blagden
Sir Charles Brian Blagden FRS (17 April 1748 – 1820) was a British physician and scientist.
Sir Charles Brian Blagden FRS (17 April 1748 – 1820) was a British physician and scientist.
Charles Coulson
Charles Alfred Coulson FRS was an applied mathematician, theoretical chemist and religious author.
Charles Alfred Coulson FRS was an applied mathematician, theoretical chemist and religious author.
Charles Frederick Cross
Charles Frederick Cross was a British chemist.
Charles Frederick Cross was a British chemist.
Charles Greville Williams
Charles H. Greville Williams (22 September 1829 - 15 June 1910), was an English Scientist and analytical Chemist who published many scientific papers (from 1853).
Charles H. Greville Williams (22 September 1829 - 15 June 1910), was an English Scientist and analytical Chemist who published many scientific papers (from 1853).
Charles Hatchett
Charles Hatchett FRS was an English chemist who discovered the element niobium.
Charles Hatchett FRS was an English chemist who discovered the element niobium.
Charles Rochemont Aikin
Charles Rochemont Aikin (1775–1847) was an English doctor and chemist.
Charles Rochemont Aikin (1775–1847) was an English doctor and chemist.
Charles Rochmont Aikin
Charles Rochmont Aikin, doctor and chemist, was the second son of John Aikin, M.D., and was born at Warrington in 1775.
Charles Rochmont Aikin, doctor and chemist, was the second son of John Aikin, M.D., and was born at Warrington in 1775.
Charles Romley Alder Wright
Charles Romley Alder Wright DSc, BSc, FRS, an English chemistry and physics researcher at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, was the first person to synthesize heroin, in 1874.
Charles Romley Alder Wright DSc, BSc, FRS, an English chemistry and physics researcher at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, was the first person to synthesize heroin, in 1874.
Christopher Packe (chemist)
Christopher Packe (born in or before 1657, died in or after 1708), was an English chemist.
Christopher Packe (born in or before 1657, died in or after 1708), was an English chemist.
Christopher Whiteoak
Christopher John Whiteoak (born 15 June 1982) is an English Chemist.
Christopher John Whiteoak (born 15 June 1982) is an English Chemist.
Cyril Clifford Addison
Cyril Clifford Addison, FRS (28 November 1913 Plumpton, Cumberland - 1 April 1994 Hale, Cheshire) was a British inorganic chemist.
Cyril Clifford Addison, FRS (28 November 1913 Plumpton, Cumberland - 1 April 1994 Hale, Cheshire) was a British inorganic chemist.
Cyril Norman Hinshelwood
Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood OM PRS was an English physical chemist.
Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood OM PRS was an English physical chemist.
Dalziel Hammick
Dalziel Llewellyn Hammick FRS (born 8 March 1887, West Norwood, London, England, died 17 October 1966), was an English research chemist.
Dalziel Llewellyn Hammick FRS (born 8 March 1887, West Norwood, London, England, died 17 October 1966), was an English research chemist.
Derek Bryce-Smith
Derek Bryce-Smith (1926–2011) was a chemist at the University of Reading.
Derek Bryce-Smith (1926–2011) was a chemist at the University of Reading.
Don Mottram
Professor Don Mottram, Ph.D., (born 1945 in Cheshire) is an English flavour chemist based at the School of Food Biosciences of the University of Reading.
Professor Don Mottram, Ph.D., (born 1945 in Cheshire) is an English flavour chemist based at the School of Food Biosciences of the University of Reading.
E. J. Bowen
Edmund ("Ted") John Bowen FRS (April 29, 1898 – November 19, 1980) was a British physical chemist.
Edmund ("Ted") John Bowen FRS (April 29, 1898 – November 19, 1980) was a British physical chemist.
Edgar Charles Bate-Smith
Edgar Charles Bate-Smith (?-1989) is an English chemist and phytochemist specialising in food chemistry.
Edgar Charles Bate-Smith (?-1989) is an English chemist and phytochemist specialising in food chemistry.
Edmund Davy
Edmund Davy FRS (1785 – 5 November 1857) was a professor of Chemistry at the Royal Cork Institution from 1813 and professor of chemistry at the Royal Dublin Society from 1826.
Edmund Davy FRS (1785 – 5 November 1857) was a professor of Chemistry at the Royal Cork Institution from 1813 and professor of chemistry at the Royal Dublin Society from 1826.
Edmund Hirst
Sir Edmund Langley Hirst CBE FRS FRSE (21 July 1898 Preston, Lancashire to 29 October 1975 Edinburgh), was a British chemist.
Sir Edmund Langley Hirst CBE FRS FRSE (21 July 1898 Preston, Lancashire to 29 October 1975 Edinburgh), was a British chemist.
Edmund Knowles Muspratt
Edmund Knowles Muspratt (6 November 1833 – 1 September 1923) was an English chemical industrialist.
Edmund Knowles Muspratt (6 November 1833 – 1 September 1923) was an English chemical industrialist.
Edward A. Guggenheim
Edward Armand Guggenheim (August 11, 1901 in Manchester – 1970) was an English thermodynamicist and professor of chemistry at the University of Reading, noted for his 1933 publication of the M...
Edward Armand Guggenheim (August 11, 1901 in Manchester – 1970) was an English thermodynamicist and professor of chemistry at the University of Reading, noted for his 1933 publication of the M...
Edward John Bevan
Edward John Bevan (December 11, 1856 – October 17, 1921) was an English chemist.
Edward John Bevan (December 11, 1856 – October 17, 1921) was an English chemist.
Edward Jorden
Edward Jorden (1569–1633) was an English physician and chemist born in High Halden, Kent in 1569.
Edward Jorden (1569–1633) was an English physician and chemist born in High Halden, Kent in 1569.
Edward Robert Festing
Major-General Edward Robert Festing CB FRS (1839 – 16 May 1912), English army officer, chemist, and first Director of the Science Museum in London.
Major-General Edward Robert Festing CB FRS (1839 – 16 May 1912), English army officer, chemist, and first Director of the Science Museum in London.
Edward Weston (chemist)
Edward Weston was an English-born American chemist noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard.
Edward Weston was an English-born American chemist noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard.
Eric Rideal
Sir Eric Keightley Rideal was an English physical chemist.
Sir Eric Keightley Rideal was an English physical chemist.
F. Sherwood Taylor
Dr Frank Sherwood Taylor, PhD (1897 – 5 January 1956) was a British historian of science, museum curator, and chemist who was Director of the Science Museum in London, England.
Dr Frank Sherwood Taylor, PhD (1897 – 5 January 1956) was a British historian of science, museum curator, and chemist who was Director of the Science Museum in London, England.
Francis William Aston
Francis William Aston FRS was a British chemist and physicist who won the 1922 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery, by means of his mass spectrograph, of isotopes, in a large number of no...
Francis William Aston FRS was a British chemist and physicist who won the 1922 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery, by means of his mass spectrograph, of isotopes, in a large number of no...
Frank Brian Mercer
Frank Brian Mercer OBE FRS was an English chemist and businessman.
Frank Brian Mercer OBE FRS was an English chemist and businessman.
Frank Greenaway
Frank Greenaway (born 1917) was Keeper of Chemistry at the Science Museum in London, England.
Frank Greenaway (born 1917) was Keeper of Chemistry at the Science Museum in London, England.
Frank Lee Pyman
Frank Lee Pyman FRS (1882-1944) was an English academic and commercial research chemist.
Frank Lee Pyman FRS (1882-1944) was an English academic and commercial research chemist.
Frederick Crace Calvert
Frederick Crace Calvert (November 14, 1819 – October 24, 1873), English chemist, was born in London.
Frederick Crace Calvert (November 14, 1819 – October 24, 1873), English chemist, was born in London.
Frederick Field (chemist)
Frederick Field was an English chemist, born in Lambeth on 2 August 1826.
Frederick Field was an English chemist, born in Lambeth on 2 August 1826.
Frederick Kipping
Professor Frederick Stanley Kipping FRS (16 Aug 1863 - 1 May 1949) was an English chemist.
Professor Frederick Stanley Kipping FRS (16 Aug 1863 - 1 May 1949) was an English chemist.
Frederick Settle Barff
Frederick Settle Barff (6 October 1822 – 11 August 1886) was a chemist, ecclesiastical decorator, and stained glass manufacturer, much interested in theology.
Frederick Settle Barff (6 October 1822 – 11 August 1886) was a chemist, ecclesiastical decorator, and stained glass manufacturer, much interested in theology.
Frederick Soddy
Frederick Soddy was an English radiochemist and monetary economist who explained, with Ernest Rutherford, that radioactivity is due to the transmutation of elements, now known to involve nuclear...
Frederick Soddy was an English radiochemist and monetary economist who explained, with Ernest Rutherford, that radioactivity is due to the transmutation of elements, now known to involve nuclear...
Garry Thomson
Robert Howard Garry Thomson CBE, (13 September 1925 – 23 May 2007) was a conservator and a Buddhist.
Robert Howard Garry Thomson CBE, (13 September 1925 – 23 May 2007) was a conservator and a Buddhist.
Geoffrey Gaut
Dr Geoffrey Charles Gaut CBE was an important pioneering scientist in Britain's early semiconductor industry.
Dr Geoffrey Charles Gaut CBE was an important pioneering scientist in Britain's early semiconductor industry.
Geoffrey Wilkinson
Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson FRS was a Nobel laureate English chemist who pioneered inorganic chemistry and homogeneous transition metal catalysis.
Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson FRS was a Nobel laureate English chemist who pioneered inorganic chemistry and homogeneous transition metal catalysis.
George Deacon
Sir George Edward Raven Deacon (21 March 1906 - 16 November 1984) was a British oceanographer and chemist.
Sir George Edward Raven Deacon (21 March 1906 - 16 November 1984) was a British oceanographer and chemist.
George Downing Liveing
George Downing Liveing FRS (21 Dec 1827 - 29 Dec 1924) was an English chemist and spectroscopist.
George Downing Liveing FRS (21 Dec 1827 - 29 Dec 1924) was an English chemist and spectroscopist.
George Field (chemist)
George Field (1777?–1854), was an English chemist.
George Field (1777?–1854), was an English chemist.
George Palmer (color theorist)
George Palmer (ca. 1746–March 3, 1826), also known as George Giros de Gentilly, named Palmer) was an English dye chemist, colour theorist, inventor, and soldier.
George Palmer (ca. 1746–March 3, 1826), also known as George Giros de Gentilly, named Palmer) was an English dye chemist, colour theorist, inventor, and soldier.
George Porter
George Hornidge Porter, Baron Porter of Luddenham, OM, FRS was a British chemist.
George Hornidge Porter, Baron Porter of Luddenham, OM, FRS was a British chemist.
George Samuel Newth
George Samuel Newth (1851–1936) was an English chemist, best known for a series of popular chemistry books.
George Samuel Newth (1851–1936) was an English chemist, best known for a series of popular chemistry books.
Giovanni Francisco Vigani
Giovanni Francisco Vigani, known also as John Francis, was an Italian chemist who became the first professor of chemistry in the University of Cambridge.
Giovanni Francisco Vigani, known also as John Francis, was an Italian chemist who became the first professor of chemistry in the University of Cambridge.
Goldsworthy Gurney
Sir Goldsworthy Gurney (1793–1875) was a surgeon, chemist, lecturer, consultant, architect, builder and prototypical British gentleman scientist and inventor of the Victorian period.
Sir Goldsworthy Gurney (1793–1875) was a surgeon, chemist, lecturer, consultant, architect, builder and prototypical British gentleman scientist and inventor of the Victorian period.
Graham Richards
Professor William Graham Richards C.B.E., M.A., D.Phil, D.Sc, C.Chem, FRSC was born 1 October 1939 in Hoylake, Cheshire and was Head of Chemistry (1997-2006) at the University of Oxford.
Professor William Graham Richards C.B.E., M.A., D.Phil, D.Sc, C.Chem, FRSC was born 1 October 1939 in Hoylake, Cheshire and was Head of Chemistry (1997-2006) at the University of Oxford.
Hans Thacher Clarke
Hans Thacher Clarke was one of the world's leading biochemists.
Hans Thacher Clarke was one of the world's leading biochemists.
Harold Hartley
Sir Harold Brewer Hartley FRS was a British physical chemist.
Sir Harold Brewer Hartley FRS was a British physical chemist.
Harold Warris Thompson
Sir Harold Warris Thompson (15 February 1908 – 31 December 1983) was an English physical chemist.
Sir Harold Warris Thompson (15 February 1908 – 31 December 1983) was an English physical chemist.
Harry Julius Emeléus
Harry Julius Emeléus CBE, FRS was a leading British inorganic chemist.
Harry Julius Emeléus CBE, FRS was a leading British inorganic chemist.
Harry Kroto
Sir Harold Walter Kroto, FRS, is a British chemist and one of the three recipients to share the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley.
Sir Harold Walter Kroto, FRS, is a British chemist and one of the three recipients to share the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley.
Henry Bence Jones
Henry Bence Jones FRS (31 December 1813 – 20 April 1873) was an English physician and chemist.
Henry Bence Jones FRS (31 December 1813 – 20 April 1873) was an English physician and chemist.
Henry Bollmann Condy
Henry Bollmann Condy was a chemist and industrialist best noted for giving his name to the popular 19th and 20th century disinfectants Condy’s Crystals and Condy’s Fluid.
Henry Bollmann Condy was a chemist and industrialist best noted for giving his name to the popular 19th and 20th century disinfectants Condy’s Crystals and Condy’s Fluid.
Henry Cavendish
Henry Cavendish FRS was a British scientist noted for his discovery of hydrogen or what he called "inflammable air".
Henry Cavendish FRS was a British scientist noted for his discovery of hydrogen or what he called "inflammable air".
Henry Charles Stephens
Henry Charles Stephens was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician.
Henry Charles Stephens was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician.
Henry Davis Pochin
Henry Davis Pochin (1824–1895) was an English industrial chemist.
Henry Davis Pochin (1824–1895) was an English industrial chemist.
Henry Enfield Roscoe
Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, FRS (7 January 1833 - 18 December 1915) was an English chemist.
Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, FRS (7 January 1833 - 18 December 1915) was an English chemist.
Henry George Madan
Henry George Madan was an English chemist, teacher and academic.
Henry George Madan was an English chemist, teacher and academic.
Henry John Horstman Fenton
Henry John Horstman Fenton (18 February 1854 - 13 January 1929) was a British chemist who, in the 1890s invented Fenton's reagent, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and an iron catalyst that is us...
Henry John Horstman Fenton (18 February 1854 - 13 January 1929) was a British chemist who, in the 1890s invented Fenton's reagent, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and an iron catalyst that is us...
Henry Minchin Noad
Henry Minchin Noad FRS (1815–1877), chemist and physicist.
Henry Minchin Noad FRS (1815–1877), chemist and physicist.
Henry Stephen
Henry Stephen OBE (10 Jul 1889 — 6 Jul 1965) an English chemist who might be best remembered for inventing the Stephen reaction, a way to make aldehydes (R-CHO) from nitriles (R-CN).
Henry Stephen OBE (10 Jul 1889 — 6 Jul 1965) an English chemist who might be best remembered for inventing the Stephen reaction, a way to make aldehydes (R-CHO) from nitriles (R-CN).
Henry Tizard
Sir Henry Thomas Tizard was an English chemist and inventor and past Rector of Imperial College.
Sir Henry Thomas Tizard was an English chemist and inventor and past Rector of Imperial College.
Henry Watts (chemist)
Henry Watts was an English chemist.
Henry Watts was an English chemist.
Herbert McLeod
Herbert McLeod (February 1841–October 1923) was a British chemist, noted for the invention of the McLeod gauge and for the invention of a sunshine recorder.
Herbert McLeod (February 1841–October 1923) was a British chemist, noted for the invention of the McLeod gauge and for the invention of a sunshine recorder.
Hermann Arthur Jahn
Professor Hermann Arthur Jahn (b.
Professor Hermann Arthur Jahn (b.
Hugh Stott Taylor
Hugh Stott Taylor (6 February 1890 - 17 April 1974) was an English chemist primarily interested in catalysis.
Hugh Stott Taylor (6 February 1890 - 17 April 1974) was an English chemist primarily interested in catalysis.
Humphry Bowen
Humphry John Moule Bowen was a British botanist and chemist.
Humphry John Moule Bowen was a British botanist and chemist.
Iain Coldham
Iain Coldham is an organic chemist.
Iain Coldham is an organic chemist.
Ian Fleming (chemist)
Ian Fleming (1935 – present) is an English organic chemist, and an emeritus professor of the University of Cambridge, and an emeritus fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Ian Fleming (1935 – present) is an English organic chemist, and an emeritus professor of the University of Cambridge, and an emeritus fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
J. R. Partington
James Riddick Partington MBE (30 June 1886 – 9 October 1965) was a British chemist and historian of chemistry.
James Riddick Partington MBE (30 June 1886 – 9 October 1965) was a British chemist and historian of chemistry.
Jack Baldwin (chemist)
Sir John Evan (Jack) Baldwin, FRS (born London, 1938) is a former Waynflete Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford (1978–2005) and the former head of the organic chemistry department...
Sir John Evan (Jack) Baldwin, FRS (born London, 1938) is a former Waynflete Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford (1978–2005) and the former head of the organic chemistry department...
Jack Lewis, Baron Lewis of Newnham
Sir Jack Lewis, Baron Lewis of Newnham, FRS (born 13 February 1928) is an English chemist working mainly in the area of the transition elements.
Sir Jack Lewis, Baron Lewis of Newnham, FRS (born 13 February 1928) is an English chemist working mainly in the area of the transition elements.
Jacob Bell
Jacob Bell (5 March 1810 – 12 June 1859) was a British pharmaceutical chemist who worked to reform the profession.
Jacob Bell (5 March 1810 – 12 June 1859) was a British pharmaceutical chemist who worked to reform the profession.
Jacob Bell (chemist)
Jacob Bell was a British pharmaceutical chemist who worked to reform the profession.
Jacob Bell was a British pharmaceutical chemist who worked to reform the profession.
James Alfred Wanklyn
James Alfred Wanklyn (18 February 1834 – 19 July 1906) was a nineteenth-century English chemist who is remember today chiefly for his "ammonia method" of determining water quality and for ...
James Alfred Wanklyn (18 February 1834 – 19 July 1906) was a nineteenth-century English chemist who is remember today chiefly for his "ammonia method" of determining water quality and for ...
James Cumming
Rev. Prof. James Cumming (26 September 1777 – 10 November 1861) was the ninth Professor of Chemistry in Cambridge from 1815 to 1860.
Rev. Prof. James Cumming (26 September 1777 – 10 November 1861) was the ninth Professor of Chemistry in Cambridge from 1815 to 1860.
James Kendall
James Pickering Kendall FRS FRSE (30 July 1889 Chobham, Surrey - 14 June 1978 Edinburgh) was an English chemist.
James Pickering Kendall FRS FRSE (30 July 1889 Chobham, Surrey - 14 June 1978 Edinburgh) was an English chemist.
James Price (chemist)
James Price (1752–1783) was an English chemist and alchemist who claimed to be able to turn mercury into silver or gold.
James Price (1752–1783) was an English chemist and alchemist who claimed to be able to turn mercury into silver or gold.
James Thomson (calico printer)
James Thomson was an English industrial chemist who made a career and large reputation in calico printing.
James Thomson was an English industrial chemist who made a career and large reputation in calico printing.
Jocelyn Field Thorpe
Sir Jocelyn Field Thorpe FRS (1 December 1872 – 10 June 1940) was an English chemist who discovered the Thorpe reaction and the Thorpe-Ingold effect.
Sir Jocelyn Field Thorpe FRS (1 December 1872 – 10 June 1940) was an English chemist who discovered the Thorpe reaction and the Thorpe-Ingold effect.
John Albery
Wyndham John Albery FRS is a British chemist and academic.
Wyndham John Albery FRS is a British chemist and academic.
John Alexander Reina Newlands
John Alexander Reina Newlands was an English chemist who invented the Periodic Table.
John Alexander Reina Newlands was an English chemist who invented the Periodic Table.
John Alfred Valentine Butler
John Alfred Valentine Butler was an English physical chemist best known for his contributions to the development of electrode kinetics.
John Alfred Valentine Butler was an English physical chemist best known for his contributions to the development of electrode kinetics.
John Boot
John Boot (1815–1860), born in Radcliffe on Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, was the father of the founder of Boots the Chemists.
John Boot (1815–1860), born in Radcliffe on Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, was the father of the founder of Boots the Chemists.
John Conroy (chemist)
Sir John Conroy, 3rd and last Baronet, FRS was an English analytical chemist.
Sir John Conroy, 3rd and last Baronet, FRS was an English analytical chemist.
John Dalton
John Dalton FRS (6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, meteorologist and physicist.
John Dalton FRS (6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, meteorologist and physicist.
John David Kennedy
John David Kennedy (born 1943) is a chemist and professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Leeds, UK. He works in the area of polyhedral borane chemistry.
John David Kennedy (born 1943) is a chemist and professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Leeds, UK. He works in the area of polyhedral borane chemistry.
John Davies (lecturer)
John Davies or Davis (fl.
John Davies or Davis (fl.
John Davy (chemist)
John Davy FRS (1790 – 1868) was a British doctor, amateur chemist, and brother of the noted chemist Sir Humphry Davy, and cousin of Edmund Davy.
John Davy FRS (1790 – 1868) was a British doctor, amateur chemist, and brother of the noted chemist Sir Humphry Davy, and cousin of Edmund Davy.
John E. Walker
Professor Sir John Ernest Walker is an English chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997.
Professor Sir John Ernest Walker is an English chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997.
John Eddowes Bowman the Younger
John Eddowes Bowman the Younger (1819-1854) was an English chemist.
John Eddowes Bowman the Younger (1819-1854) was an English chemist.
John Eliot Howard
John Eliot Howard (11 November 1807 - 22 November 1883) was an English chemist of the nineteenth century, who conducted pioneering work with the development of quinine.
John Eliot Howard (11 November 1807 - 22 November 1883) was an English chemist of the nineteenth century, who conducted pioneering work with the development of quinine.
John Frederick Goddard
John Frederick Goddard (1795–1866) was an English chemist who made important contributions to the early development of photography, in particular in his work for Richard Beard.
John Frederick Goddard (1795–1866) was an English chemist who made important contributions to the early development of photography, in particular in his work for Richard Beard.
John French (physician)
John French (1616–1657) was an English physician known for his contributions to chemistry and in particular to distillation as well as for his English translations of Latin and German works.
John French (1616–1657) was an English physician known for his contributions to chemistry and in particular to distillation as well as for his English translations of Latin and German works.
John Glasby
John S. Glasby was a prolific British author whose work spanned a range of popular genres.
John S. Glasby was a prolific British author whose work spanned a range of popular genres.
John Joseph Griffin
John Joseph Griffin (1802–9 June 1877) was an English chemist and publisher.
John Joseph Griffin (1802–9 June 1877) was an English chemist and publisher.
John Kidd (chemist)
John Kidd was an English physician, chemist and geologist.
John Kidd was an English physician, chemist and geologist.
John Mayow
John Mayow FRS was a chemist, physician, and physiologist who is remembered today for conducting early research into respiration and the nature of air.
John Mayow FRS was a chemist, physician, and physiologist who is remembered today for conducting early research into respiration and the nature of air.
John Mercer (scientist)
John Mercer (21 February 1791 – 30 November 1866) was an English dye and fabric chemist and fabric printer born in Great Harwood, Lancashire.
John Mercer (21 February 1791 – 30 November 1866) was an English dye and fabric chemist and fabric printer born in Great Harwood, Lancashire.
John Percy (metallurgist)
John Percy (1817–1889) was an English metallurgist.
John Percy (1817–1889) was an English metallurgist.
John Rex Whinfield
John Rex Whinfield CBE was a British chemist who, together with James Tennant Dickson investigated polyesters and in 1941 produced and patented the first polyester fibre which they named Terylen...
John Rex Whinfield CBE was a British chemist who, together with James Tennant Dickson investigated polyesters and in 1941 produced and patented the first polyester fibre which they named Terylen...
John Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE (July 4, 1926 – February 18, 1994), was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE (July 4, 1926 – February 18, 1994), was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.
John Thomas Cooper
John Thomas Cooper was an English chemist notable as a lecturer, chemical supplier and chemical analyst, at a time when interest was burgeoning in chemistry as a discipline of study and application.
John Thomas Cooper was an English chemist notable as a lecturer, chemical supplier and chemical analyst, at a time when interest was burgeoning in chemistry as a discipline of study and application.
John Wheeley Lea
John Wheeley Lea (1791–March 23, 1874) was born on a farm and had three brothers and four sisters.
John Wheeley Lea (1791–March 23, 1874) was born on a farm and had three brothers and four sisters.
John Wilfrid Linnett
John Wilfrid Linnett was Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University from 1973 to 1975.
John Wilfrid Linnett was Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University from 1973 to 1975.
Joseph Bancroft Reade
Rev. Joseph Bancroft Reade FRS (5 April 1801 - 12 December 1870) was an English clergyman, amateur scientist and pioneer of photography.
Rev. Joseph Bancroft Reade FRS (5 April 1801 - 12 December 1870) was an English clergyman, amateur scientist and pioneer of photography.
Joseph Henry Gilbert
Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert was an English chemist, noteworthy for his long career spent improving the methods of practical agriculture.
Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert was an English chemist, noteworthy for his long career spent improving the methods of practical agriculture.
Joseph Priestley
Joseph Priestley, FRS (13 March 1733 (O.S.) – 6 February 1804) was an 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator, and political theorist who pu...
Joseph Priestley, FRS (13 March 1733 (O.S.) – 6 February 1804) was an 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator, and political theorist who pu...
Joseph Swan
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan was a British physicist and chemist, most famous for the invention of the incandescent light bulb before its independent invention by the American Thomas Edison.
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan was a British physicist and chemist, most famous for the invention of the incandescent light bulb before its independent invention by the American Thomas Edison.
Julius B. Cohen
Julius Berend Cohen (May 6, 1859, Manchester, Lancashire - June 14, 1935, Coniston, Lancashire) was an English chemist.
Julius Berend Cohen (May 6, 1859, Manchester, Lancashire - June 14, 1935, Coniston, Lancashire) was an English chemist.
Keith J. Laidler
Keith James Laidler (1916–2003), born England, was notable as a pioneer in chemical kinetics and authority on the physical chemistry of enzymes.
Keith James Laidler (1916–2003), born England, was notable as a pioneer in chemical kinetics and authority on the physical chemistry of enzymes.
Leslie Barnett
Leslie Barnett (born Margaret Leslie Collard, 12 Oct 1920, died 10 Feb 2002) was a British biologist born in London, together with Francis Crick, Sydney Brenner and Richard J. Watts-Tobin genet...
Leslie Barnett (born Margaret Leslie Collard, 12 Oct 1920, died 10 Feb 2002) was a British biologist born in London, together with Francis Crick, Sydney Brenner and Richard J. Watts-Tobin genet...
Malcolm Green (chemist)
Malcolm Green also known as M. L. H. Green is a British Emeritus Professor of Inorganic Chemistry.
Malcolm Green also known as M. L. H. Green is a British Emeritus Professor of Inorganic Chemistry.
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher,, née Roberts is a British politician and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century, and the only woman ever to have held t...
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher,, née Roberts is a British politician and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century, and the only woman ever to have held t...
Mary Archer
Dr Mary Doreen Archer, Lady Archer of Weston-super-Mare is a British scientist specialising in solar power conversion.
Dr Mary Doreen Archer, Lady Archer of Weston-super-Mare is a British scientist specialising in solar power conversion.
Michael Bearpark
Michael Bearpark is an English scientist and musician.
Michael Bearpark is an English scientist and musician.
Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday, FRS was a British scientist, chemist, physicist and philosopher who greatly contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
Michael Faraday, FRS was a British scientist, chemist, physicist and philosopher who greatly contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
Michael Mingos
David Michael Patrick Mingos FRS (born 6 August 1944) was Principal of St Edmund Hall, Oxford from 1999 to 2009, and Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the University of Oxford.
David Michael Patrick Mingos FRS (born 6 August 1944) was Principal of St Edmund Hall, Oxford from 1999 to 2009, and Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the University of Oxford.
Morris Travers
Morris William Travers (24 January 1872 – 25 August 1961), the founding director of the Indian Institute of Science, was an English chemist who worked along with Sir William Ramsay in the ...
Morris William Travers (24 January 1872 – 25 August 1961), the founding director of the Indian Institute of Science, was an English chemist who worked along with Sir William Ramsay in the ...
Naveed Zaidi
Dr. Prof. Naveed Zaidi is a British Pakistani organic chemist and a scientist who developed the world's first workable plastic magnet at room temperature.
Dr. Prof. Naveed Zaidi is a British Pakistani organic chemist and a scientist who developed the world's first workable plastic magnet at room temperature.
Neil Bartlett (chemist)
Neil Bartlett (15 September 1932 – 5 August 2008) was a chemist who specialized in fluorine, and became famous for creating the first noble gas compounds.
Neil Bartlett (15 September 1932 – 5 August 2008) was a chemist who specialized in fluorine, and became famous for creating the first noble gas compounds.
Nevil Sidgwick
Nevil Vincent Sidgwick was an English theoretical chemist who made significant contributions to the theory of valency and chemical bonding.
Nevil Vincent Sidgwick was an English theoretical chemist who made significant contributions to the theory of valency and chemical bonding.
Norman Haworth
Sir (Walter) Norman Haworth (19 March 1883, White Coppice, Chorley, Lancashire – 19 March 1950, Barnt Green, Worcestershire) was a British chemist best known for his groundbreaking work on...
Sir (Walter) Norman Haworth (19 March 1883, White Coppice, Chorley, Lancashire – 19 March 1950, Barnt Green, Worcestershire) was a British chemist best known for his groundbreaking work on...
Patrick Linstead
Sir (Reginald) Patrick Linstead CBE, DSc, HonDSc, DIC, HonFCGI, HonMIMM, FRS (28 August 1902, London – 22 September 1966, London (heart attack)) was an English chemist.
Sir (Reginald) Patrick Linstead CBE, DSc, HonDSc, DIC, HonFCGI, HonMIMM, FRS (28 August 1902, London – 22 September 1966, London (heart attack)) was an English chemist.
Paul Madden
Paul Anthony Madden is a British chemist and Provost of The Queen's College, Oxford.
Paul Anthony Madden is a British chemist and Provost of The Queen's College, Oxford.
Paul R. Blakemore
Paul Blakemore is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Oregon State University.
Paul Blakemore is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Oregon State University.
Percival Spencer Umfreville Pickering
Percival Spencer Umfreville (Spencer) Pickering (6 March 1858 – 5 December 1920) was a British chemist and horticulturist.
Percival Spencer Umfreville (Spencer) Pickering (6 March 1858 – 5 December 1920) was a British chemist and horticulturist.
Peter Atkins
Peter William Atkins (born 10 August 1940) is a British chemist and former Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lincoln College.
Peter William Atkins (born 10 August 1940) is a British chemist and former Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lincoln College.
Peter Day (chemist)
Professor Peter Day (born 20 August 1938 in Kent, England) is a British inorganic chemist.
Professor Peter Day (born 20 August 1938 in Kent, England) is a British inorganic chemist.
Peter Jaffrey Wheatley
Peter Jaffrey Wheatley (1921 in Cheshire – 12 May, 1997) was a British chemist, who published over 100 papers and 5 books on physical chemistry, crystallography and structural chemistry.
Peter Jaffrey Wheatley (1921 in Cheshire – 12 May, 1997) was a British chemist, who published over 100 papers and 5 books on physical chemistry, crystallography and structural chemistry.
Peter Sykes
Peter Sykes, FRSC was a British chemist and a former Fellow and Vice-Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Peter Sykes, FRSC was a British chemist and a former Fellow and Vice-Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Peter Sykes (chemist)
Peter Sykes, FRSC was a British chemist and a former Fellow and Vice-Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Peter Sykes, FRSC was a British chemist and a former Fellow and Vice-Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Rex Richards
Sir Rex Edward Richards FRS, FRSC, FBA (born 28 October 1922) is a British scientist and academic.
Sir Rex Edward Richards FRS, FRSC, FBA (born 28 October 1922) is a British scientist and academic.
Rex Richards (chemist)
Sir Rex Edward Richards FRS, FRSC, FBA is a British scientist and academic.
Sir Rex Edward Richards FRS, FRSC, FBA is a British scientist and academic.
Richard Battley
Richard Battley, was an English chemist.
Richard Battley, was an English chemist.
Richard Muspratt
Richard Muspratt (13 August 1822 – 18 August 1885) was a chemical industrialist.
Richard Muspratt (13 August 1822 – 18 August 1885) was a chemical industrialist.
Robert Boyle
Robert Boyle, FRS, was a 17th century natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor, also noted for his writings in theology.
Robert Boyle, FRS, was a 17th century natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor, also noted for his writings in theology.
Robert Plot
Robert Plot (13 December 1640 – April 30, 1696) was an English naturalist, first Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, and the first keeper of the Ashmolean Museum.
Robert Plot (13 December 1640 – April 30, 1696) was an English naturalist, first Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, and the first keeper of the Ashmolean Museum.
Robert Porrett
Robert Porrett was an English amateur chemist and antiquary.
Robert Porrett was an English amateur chemist and antiquary.
Robert Robinson (organic chemist)
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids.
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids.
Robert Whytlaw-Gray
Robert H. Whytlaw-Gray (1877 – 1958) was a chemist, born in London, England.
Robert H. Whytlaw-Gray (1877 – 1958) was a chemist, born in London, England.
Robert Williams (chemist)
Robert Joseph Paton Williams MBE FRS (born 1926) is an English chemist and an Emeritus Fellow at Wadham College as well as an Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford.
Robert Joseph Paton Williams MBE FRS (born 1926) is an English chemist and an Emeritus Fellow at Wadham College as well as an Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford.
Ronnie Bell
Ronald Percy "Ronnie" Bell FRS was a British chemist who worked in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory at the University of Oxford, England.
Ronald Percy "Ronnie" Bell FRS was a British chemist who worked in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory at the University of Oxford, England.
Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Elsie Franklin was a British biophysicist and X-ray crystallographer who made critical contributions to the understanding of the fine molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal and...
Rosalind Elsie Franklin was a British biophysicist and X-ray crystallographer who made critical contributions to the understanding of the fine molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal and...
S. Francis Boys
Samuel Francis Boys FRS (20 December 1911-16 October 1972) was born in Pudsey, Yorkshire, England.
Samuel Francis Boys FRS (20 December 1911-16 October 1972) was born in Pudsey, Yorkshire, England.
Samuel Andrews (chemist)
Samuel Andrews (1836–1904) was a chemist and inventor.
Samuel Andrews (1836–1904) was a chemist and inventor.
Simon Gaskell
Simon Gaskell is the current principal of Queen Mary, University of London.
Simon Gaskell is the current principal of Queen Mary, University of London.
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet FRS was an English chemist.
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet FRS was an English chemist.
Smithson Tennant
Smithson Tennant FRS (30 November 1761 - 22 February 1815) was an English chemist.
Smithson Tennant FRS (30 November 1761 - 22 February 1815) was an English chemist.
Stephen Hales
Stephen Hales, FRS, DD was an English clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields including botany, pneumatic chemistry and physiology.
Stephen Hales, FRS, DD was an English clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields including botany, pneumatic chemistry and physiology.
Thomas Richardson (chemist)
Thomas Richardson was an English industrial chemist, and industrial historian.
Thomas Richardson was an English industrial chemist, and industrial historian.
Thomas Stevenson (toxicologist)
Thomas Stevenson (1838 – 18 January 1908) was an English toxicologist and forensic chemist.
Thomas Stevenson (1838 – 18 January 1908) was an English toxicologist and forensic chemist.
Tony Marchington
Anthony Frank Marchington was an English biotechnology entrepreneur and businessman, famous as the co-founder of Oxford Molecular, and the former owner of Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman.
Anthony Frank Marchington was an English biotechnology entrepreneur and businessman, famous as the co-founder of Oxford Molecular, and the former owner of Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman.
Tony Ryan (scientist)
Professor Anthony John Ryan, OBE is a polymer chemist at the University of Sheffield.
Professor Anthony John Ryan, OBE is a polymer chemist at the University of Sheffield.
W. A. Poucher
William Arthur Poucher (1891–1988), known as Walter since he picked up the nickname during his Army service, was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers du...
William Arthur Poucher (1891–1988), known as Walter since he picked up the nickname during his Army service, was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers du...
Walter Weldon
Walter Weldon (1832–1885) was an English chemist, journalist, and fashion publisher.
Walter Weldon (1832–1885) was an English chemist, journalist, and fashion publisher.
William Ashwell Shenstone
William Ashwell Shenstone FIC FRS (1 December 1850 in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England - 3 February 1908 in Mullion, Cornwall) was a chemist, schoolmaster and published author.
William Ashwell Shenstone FIC FRS (1 December 1850 in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England - 3 February 1908 in Mullion, Cornwall) was a chemist, schoolmaster and published author.
William Cookworthy
William Cookworthy (12 April 1705 – 17 October 1780) was an English Quaker Minister, a successful Pharmacist and an innovator in several fields of technology.
William Cookworthy (12 April 1705 – 17 October 1780) was an English Quaker Minister, a successful Pharmacist and an innovator in several fields of technology.
William Crookes
Sir William Crookes, OM, FRS (17 June 1832 – 4 April 1919) was a British chemist and physicist who attended the Royal College of Chemistry, London, and worked on spectroscopy.
Sir William Crookes, OM, FRS (17 June 1832 – 4 April 1919) was a British chemist and physicist who attended the Royal College of Chemistry, London, and worked on spectroscopy.
William de Wiveleslie Abney
William de Wiveleslie Abney FRS was an English astronomer, chemist, and photographer.
William de Wiveleslie Abney FRS was an English astronomer, chemist, and photographer.
William Ernest Stephen Turner
William Ernest Stephen Turner (22 September 1881 - 27 October 1963) was a British chemist and pioneer of scientific glass technology.
William Ernest Stephen Turner (22 September 1881 - 27 October 1963) was a British chemist and pioneer of scientific glass technology.
William Farish (chemist)
William Farish (1759–1837) was a British scientist who was a professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, known for the development of the method of isometric pr...
William Farish (1759–1837) was a British scientist who was a professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, known for the development of the method of isometric pr...
William Henry Perkin
Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS (12 March 1838 14 July 1907) was an English chemist best known for his discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, mauveine.
Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS (12 March 1838 14 July 1907) was an English chemist best known for his discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, mauveine.
William Henry Perkin, Jr.
William Henry Perkin, Jr. was an English organic chemist who was primarily known for his groundbreaking research work on the degradation of naturally occurring organic compounds.
William Henry Perkin, Jr. was an English organic chemist who was primarily known for his groundbreaking research work on the degradation of naturally occurring organic compounds.
William Hyde Wollaston
William Hyde Wollaston FRS was an English chemist and physicist who is famous for discovering two chemical elements and for developing a way to process platinum ore.
William Hyde Wollaston FRS was an English chemist and physicist who is famous for discovering two chemical elements and for developing a way to process platinum ore.
William Mattieu Williams
William Mattieu Williams was an English writer on science and educator.
William Mattieu Williams was an English writer on science and educator.
William Moffitt
William E. Moffitt (9 November 1925-19 December 1958) was a British quantum chemist.
William E. Moffitt (9 November 1925-19 December 1958) was a British quantum chemist.
William Nicholson (chemist)
William Nicholson was a renowned English chemist and writer on "natural philosophy" and chemistry, as well as a translator, journalist, publisher, scientist, and inventor.
William Nicholson was a renowned English chemist and writer on "natural philosophy" and chemistry, as well as a translator, journalist, publisher, scientist, and inventor.
William Odling
William Odling, FRS (5 Sep 1829 - 17 Feb 1921) was an English chemist who contributed to the development of the periodic table.
William Odling, FRS (5 Sep 1829 - 17 Feb 1921) was an English chemist who contributed to the development of the periodic table.
William Prout
William Prout FRS (15 January 1785 – 9 April 1850) was an English chemist, physician, and natural theologian.
William Prout FRS (15 January 1785 – 9 April 1850) was an English chemist, physician, and natural theologian.
Wilson Baker
Professor Wilson Baker FRS (24 January 1900 - 3 June 2002) was a British organic chemist.
Professor Wilson Baker FRS (24 January 1900 - 3 June 2002) was a British organic chemist.
Zbigniew Szydlo
Zbigniew (or Andrew) Szydlo was born in England to Polish parents, where he attended Latymer Upper School, and then Imperial College and University College London.
Zbigniew (or Andrew) Szydlo was born in England to Polish parents, where he attended Latymer Upper School, and then Imperial College and University College London.