Types of Scientists

Science is an intriguing field, where you ask questions to find answers. I feel becoming a scientist is more like becoming a secret detective. All you need is to keep the eyes of your mind open to find the cause. Like a crime scene detective, you need to paint a picture of theories and possibilities. When you reach a breakthrough, you are eligible for a Nobel price. There are different types of scientists and what they do is to study in depth about each subject. It is all because of the collective effort of scientists around the world over the ages, that we have progressed from the stone age to the modern age today. Wherever you look, you will find science and its applications in our daily lives. There are different branches of science. Many famous scientists who have dedicated their lives to these various branches of science have become immortal in the world history. Let us have a quick look at the different scientists and what they do.

List of Scientists

Science is more of a religion for many today. Scientists believe if something cannot be proven with the help of science, it cannot be termed true. Scientists help explain the phenomenon occurring around us and carry out experiments to create new things. They help predict results and find useful applications of the applied theories. They have a knack of looking at the world from a different prospective and uncovering the real facts behind the so-called mysteries. They use their scientific knowledge to help people, animals, plants and the world altogether.

Different Types of Scientists	What They Do
Agricultural scientists	These scientist study commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques that helps increase the productivity and sustainability of farm yields.
Archaeologists	Archaeologists are scientists who study existing and ancient human cultures and their lifestyle.
Astronomers	They are scientists who study studies stars, planets and galaxies.
Astrophysicists	They are scientists that discover, explain and develop theories and hypotheses on the working of universe using mathematical and physical theories.
Astrobiologists	They are scientists who investigate the possibility of life on other planets and find out different biospheres are different from Earth and can sustain life.
Biophysicists	These scientist study the interactions between the various systems of a cell, DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis and their interactions using physical science to study biological systems
Biotechnologist	A biotechnologist tends to use of cellular and biomolecular processes make new products or solve problems like cure for cancer, find new medications, gene therapy, genetic testing, etc.
Botanists	They are scientists who study the plant kingdom, classification of plants and plant habitats.
Ecologists	Scientists who study the relationship between living organisms and their ecosystem or environment.
Entomologists	Scientists who study insects are called entomologists.
Evolutionary biologists	Evolutionary biologists are scientists who study the origin of species from a common descent, their evolutionary change, multiplication and diversity with time.
Geneticists	Scientists who study genes, hereditary and the variation in organisms due to genes.
Herpetologists	Scientists who study amphibians and reptiles.
Immunologists	Scientists who study the immune system of all living organisms.
Ichthyologists	Those scientists who study fish are called ichthyologists.
Lepidopterists	People who are experts in the study of moths, butterflies, skipper butterflies, and moth-butterflies.
Marine biologists	They are scientists who study organisms that live in the ocean and other marine water bodies.
Microbiologists	Those scientists who study bacteria, virus, fungi and protists are called microbiologists.
Mycologists	Scientist who study the genetic and biochemical properties, taxonomical classification and the uses of fungi.
Neuroscientists	Scientists who study the function of the nervous system.
Ornithologists	Scientist who study the birds.
Paleontologists	Scientist who study prehistoric life and fossils.
Pathologists	Experts who study cause, effect and development of diseases and illnesses in the human body are called pathologists.
Pharmacologists	Scientist who study interactions between a living organism and medicines or chemicals affecting the normal or abnormal biochemical function of a cell.
Physiologists	Those scientists who study function of living systems.
Zoologists	These scientists study the animal kingdom, classification of animals, animal habits and habitat.
Analytical chemists	Scientists who apply physical laws and concepts to study the macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in a chemical system.
Biochemists	Those who study the chemical reactions taking place in the biological system or living cell.
Inorganic chemists	Scientist who study the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds.
Organic chemists	Scientist who study the properties and behavior of organic compounds.
Physical chemist	Scientists who apply physical laws and concepts to study the macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in a chemical system.
Cognitive scientists	They are experts who study representation and perception of language, reasoning and emotions in humans and other animal or even a machine.
Geologists	Those scientists who study the Earth processes are called geologists.
Glaciologists	Scientist who study natural glaciers, ice and the phenomenon associated with ice.
Hydrologists	Those who study movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout the planet.
Limnologists	Experts who study the inland waters are called Limnologists.
Meteorologists	Scientist who study meteors are called meteorologists.
Mineralogists	Those who study the chemical, physical and crystalline structure of minerals.
Oceanographers	Experts who study the oceans, related marine life and ecosystems.
Seismologists	Scientist who study earthquakes are called seismologists.
Volcanologists	Scientists who study lava, volcanoes and other related geological processes.
Mathematicians	Those geniuses who study the field of mathematics are called mathematicians.
Statisticians	They are experts who study theoretical statistics or applied statistics.
Computer scientists	Scientist who are experts with the theoretical processes, computational systems and their applications.
Medical scientists	Scientists who carry out clinical trials to find out revolutionary solutions in the field of medicine.
Physicists	Scientist who studies and understands the laws of physics. Go through the list of famous physicists.
Anthropologists	Experts who study about humanity and the way humans behave.
Ethnologists	They are experts who study the origins, distribution, religion, language, and social structure of the ethnic groups and racial communities.
Criminologists	They study the nature, cause and behavior of criminals within the society.
Geographers	Those who study the geography of Earth, human habitat and physical environment of the planet are called geographers.

These were some of the types of scientists who are out there trying to unravel the mysteries of life and universe. Science is a rich field, wherein you can build yourself an enriching career. If you have the fire of curiosity burning within you, then becoming a scientist is the career for you. As you can see in the preceding list, there are different fields of science that will help you satisfy your urge to find answers to the unknown. So, get your chemistry box ready and dissection box in place, there is a whole lot of discoveries and inventions awaiting budding scientists like you.