John Warcup Cornforth

Sir John Warcup Cornforth was an Australian-British chemist known for his significant contributions to organic chemistry, particularly in the field of stereochemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975, jointly with Vladimir Prelog, for his work on the stereochemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

Cornforth's research focused on elucidating the mechanisms and structures of organic compounds, particularly how enzymes catalyze chemical reactions in living organisms. His work contributed to understanding the three-dimensional structures of molecules and the processes involved in biological reactions.

He overcame challenges with hearing impairment and achieved remarkable success in his scientific career, making groundbreaking contributions that have had a lasting impact on the field of chemistry. Cornforth's work remains highly regarded and influential in organic chemistry and biochemistry.