Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Communication Arts Department at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts. He specializes in typography and innovative pedagogical approaches, employing game-based mechanics including instructional games and narrative-driven learning to enhance student engagement. Professionally, he leads creative initiatives at Paragon Design Group, delivering solutions in print, web, and motion graphics for major clients like American Express and National Geographic.

His research intersects graphic design education and neurogenetics, with publications spanning ethanol response mechanisms in model organisms, genetic determinants of alcohol dependence, and lipid metabolism influences on behavior. Recent work (2020-2023) demonstrates strong focus on transcriptional regulation, epigenetic controls, and neuropeptide signaling in alcohol-related behaviors using C. elegans and murine models.

No scientific awards, student advising relationships, or grant activities are documented in the source materials.

He directs creative operations at Paragon Design Group, managing cross-media projects for corporate clients while maintaining academic activities at VCU.