About
David G. Lynn serves as the Asa Griggs Candler Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Emory University, with additional appointments as associated faculty in Biology and involvement in graduate programs including Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.
Education:
- B.S., University of North Carolina (1973)
- Ph.D., Duke University, Chemistry and Biochemistry (1977)
- Fellow, Columbia University
Research Focus: Dr. Lynn investigates the convergence of physical/material technologies with biological systems, specializing in supramolecular self-assembly mechanisms across scales—from protein folding to organogenesis. His work decodes how genomic information enables structural formation, with applications in drug design, genome engineering, pathogenesis, and nanomaterials. Current projects explore chemical information storage, evolutionary forces in functional structures, and origins of living systems.
Scientific Recognition:
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professorship
- Emory Scholar-Teacher Award
- AAAS Fellowship
- ACS Charles H. Herty Medal
Dr. Lynn chaired Emory's Chemistry Department (2006-2015), overseeing Atwood Chemistry Building renovations, and served on the Atlanta Science Festival board (2018-2019). The Lynn Lab maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing community accountability and inclusive excellence in scientific advancement through active engagement in research, teaching, and service.
