About
Michael Levitt is a South African-born biophysicist and professor of structural biology at Stanford University. He is renowned for his work in developing multiscale models for complex chemical systems. This groundbreaking research earned him the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, which he shared with Martin Karplus and Arieh Warshel. Levitt has been a professor at Stanford since 1987 and remains a prominent figure in the field.
Career Timeline
Begins Computational Biology Work
Pioneers the use of computational methods in structural biology.
Professor at Stanford
Levitt joins Stanford University as a professor of structural biology.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on multiscale models, elevating his status.
Continued Research and Publication
Remains active in research, contributing to advancements in structural biology.
Co-founded Data Science Review
Co-founded the Annual Review of Biomedical Data Science, advancing field knowledge.
Leading Biophysicist and Professor
Continues to be a respected biophysicist and professor at Stanford.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026