Paul D. Boyer

Paul D. Boyer was an American biochemist renowned for discovering the way cells produce energy through a process called ATP synthesis. His research uncovered how enzymes work to convert nutrients into usable energy within cells, fundamentally enhancing our understanding of biology. In 1997, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, sharing it for his groundbreaking work that revealed the intricate mechanisms of how molecules generate energy—vital for all life processes. Boyer’s discoveries have deepened scientific knowledge of cellular function and have applications in medicine, bioenergetics, and understanding metabolic disorders.