Sukh Dev

Sukh Dev FNA, FASc (17 June 1923 – 16 October 2024) was an Indian organic chemist, academic, researcher and writer, known for his contributions in the development of guggulsterone, a plant-derived steroid used as a therapeutic and nutritional agent. He conducted advanced research in biomedical science and natural products chemistry and held 55 patents for his findings.

Dev was a recipient of several honours including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, the highest Indian award in science and technology. In 2008, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour of India, for his contributions to science and technology. Provided by Wikipedia