Huw M. L. Davies, PhD, joined the Emory University faculty in 2008 as the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organic Chemistry. Prior to Emory, he held the positions of UB Distinguished Professor and Larkin Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. Dr. Davies received his BSc degree from University College in Cardiff, Wales and his PhD from the University of East Anglia. He completed his post-doctoral training at Princeton University.

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