James Hicks earns honorary doctorate from leading Danish university, meets the queen
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research James Hicks meets Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
UCI Associate Vice Chancellor for Research James Hicks received an honorary doctorate from Aarhus University in Denmark on Sept. 14.
The professor of ecology & evolutionary biology has long collaborated with scientists at the Danish university, which is one of Europe's top centers for biological study. Hicks is a leading researcher in the field of comparative physiology; his specific area of study explores the evolutionary traits of cardiac systems of reptiles like crocodiles and turtles. He has spent significant time at Aarhus conducting seminars and helping faculty evaluate dissertation oral arguments, among other efforts.
Highlighting the ceremony, which is a part of Aarhus' annual celebration, was an appearance by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (pictured with Hicks).
Hicks said he had no idea that he'd been nominated by Aarhus' science professors for the honor. "I was completely blown away and surprised," he said. "I did not anticipate this at all."
Read more at: http://www.au.dk/en/aarhusuniversitysannualcelebration/
