CBEâs Rodney Fox to be honored at conclusion of Francqui Chair term June 9, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins Dr. Rodney Fox is wrapping up his six-month appointment as International Francqui Chair in Belgium. Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering professor Rodney Fox has spent the last six months with an appointment to the International Francqui Chair at Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.