John Wilkinson (born 1961) is an English independent scientist specialising primarily in organic chemistry, phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, and synergism in botanical medicines, botanical foods and ecological biochemistry, and who led the first European degree course (Bachelor of Science with Honours) for herbal medicine, at Middlesex University in the United Kingdom in 1994.
He was inspired and encouraged by Dr Phillips, a gifted science teacher at Stanley Technical High School, to pursue his dream of becoming a chemist when he demonstrated that he knew the answers to "A level" chemistry exams and above despite being only 14 years of age.
This approval effectively broke the trade barriers and opened the European Union to new fruits, vegetables and nutraceuticals from developing countries.
Wilkinson has been approached by TV, radio and newspapers for interviews and opinions concerning these types of food and medicinal based products.
[3] Wilkinson has published a number of articles during his academic career presented at conferences and trade shows related to natural products.