Robert Ernest Davies

Background

Davies, Robert Ernest was born on August 17, 1919 in Barton-upon-Irwell, England. Son of William Owen and C. Stella (Spencer) Davies.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Manchester, 1941. Master of Science, University Manchester, 1942. Doctor of Science, University Manchester, 1952.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Sheffield, 1949. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1956. Master of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1971.

Career

Member faculty, U. Manchester, England, 1941-1942; Member faculty, U. Sheffield, England, 1942-1954; Member faculty, U. Heidelberg, Germany, 1954; Member faculty, Oxford (England) University, 1954-1959; member of faculty, University of Pennsylvania, 1955-1993; professor biochemistry, University of Pennsylvania, 1955-1970; Benjamin Franklin professor molecular biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1970-1993; chairman Benjamin Franklin professors, University of Pennsylvania, 1978-1993; University professor molecular biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1977-1993; chairman graduate group molecular biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1962-1971; department chairman animal biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1962-1973; chairman faculty senate, University of Pennsylvania, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Robert Ernest Davies has been listed as a noteworthy biochemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member British Home Guard, 1940-1945, British National Fire Service, 1940-1945. Fellow Royal Society. Member American Chemical Society, American Society Biological Chemists, American Physiological Society, New York Academy of Sciences (honorary life), Sigma Xi, Phi Zeta.

Connections

Married Helen Jean Rogoff, September 8, 1961. Children: Daniel J., Richard D.

Father:

William Owen Davies

Mother:

C. Stella (Spencer) Davies

Spouse:

Helen Jean Rogoff

child:

Richard D. Davies

child:

Daniel J. Davies