Research Emphasis
Supramolecular, Inorganic, Materials, Solid-State, Environmental

Education
BS, Southwest Missouri State University, 1964
PhD, University of Illinois, 1968

Professional Experience
Curators' Professor, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1999-present
Professor and Chairman, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1994-present
University Research Professor, University of Alabama, 1987-1994
Visiting Professor, University of Sussex, 1985
Visiting Professor, Imperial College, 1977
Professor, University of Alabama, 1978-1987
Associate Professor, University of Alabama, 1972-1978
Assistant Professor, University of Alabama, 1968-1972

Honors and Awards
2000 Polish Academy of Science, Elected Foreign Member
2000 Izatt-Christensen International Macrocyclic Chemistry Award
2000 President's Award for Research and Creative Activity
1996 Outstanding Alumni Award, SMSU
1992 Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Award
1989 von Humboldt Senior Scientist Award, Germany
1986 Burnum Award for Teaching and Research, U of Alabama

Professional Activities
Editor: The Journal of Supramolecular Chemistry (2001-present)
Founding Editor, Supramolecular Chemistry (1992-2000 )
Associate Editor, Chemical Communications (1996-present)
Consulting Editor, Journal of Chemical Crystallography (1999-present)
Editor, Journal of Chemical Crystallography (1985-1998)
Regional Editor, Journal of Coordination Chemistry, A & B (1985-1993)
Editor, Journal of Inclusion Phenomena (1983-1991)
Editorial Board, Journal of Coordination Chemistry
Editorial Board, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry
Editorial Board, Crystal Engineering
Co-Editor, Inclusion Compounds (five volumes)
Co-Editor, Comprehensive Supramolecular Chemistry (ten volumes)