Melvin Calvin was a renowned American biochemist who received a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1961. As a result of his groundbreaking work on photosynthesis, several synonyms have been used to describe him and his research. Some of the common terms used are photosynthesis research, carbon assimilation, and biochemical pathways. Others include Molecular biology, Synthetic biology, photosynthetic complex, and bioenergetics. Additionally, Calvin Cycle, or the Calvin-Benson cycle, is another synonym for his research, which describes the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into usable energy. Overall, Calvin's research revolutionized the way we think about the process of photosynthesis and has continued to impact many different areas of science.