David Parker (chemist)

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David Parker (born 30 July 1956)^[2] FRS FRSC is an English chemist, Chair Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Durham.^[3][4]

Early life and education

David Parker was born in Leadgate,

In 1980, he was appointed to a NATO Fellowship to work with Jean-Marie Lehn (Nobel Prize, 1987),^[9] and was appointed to a Lectureship in Chemistry at Durham University, beginning in January 1982. He became Chair Professor of Chemistry at Hong Kong Baptist University in September 2022.^[10]

Parker's research investigates the design and synthesis of chiral functional molecules, materials and conjugates and has straddled the traditional disciplines of Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. Often collaborating with European and UK industry, he has worked on collaborative projects leading to the introduction of imaging^[11][12] and therapeutic agents,^[13] including the antibody conjugate MyloTarg.

Awards and honours

Parker gained recognition from the