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Shelby Davis Worley, 82, of Auburn, Alabama, died April 16, 2024.
“Dave taught chemistry at Auburn University for 35 years. His more than 270 publications focused on photoelectron spectroscopy, molecular orbital calculations, surface science, and antimicrobial materials. He received over 40 patents in antimicrobial materials; several were the bases for successful start-up companies. He received the Charles H. Stone Award from the American Chemical Society Carolina-Piedmont Section as the outstanding chemist in the southeastern US in 2004 and was named a National Academy of Inventors fellow in 2014. He was an avid Auburn sports fan, tennis player, and choral singer. He is greatly missed by his family and friends.”—Christopher Worley, son
Most recent title: Professor emeritus of chemistry, Auburn University
Education: BS, chemistry, Auburn University, 1964; PhD, physical chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, 1969
Survivors: Wife, Karen Worley; sons, Christopher Worley and Scott Worley; six grandchildren
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