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Featured Experts in Research Innovation
June Ahn

Professor
June Ahn is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Research-Practice Partnerships at the UC Irvine (UCI) School of Education.
Expertise
- Data Use and Analytics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Learning Technologies
- Research-Practice Partnerships
- Educational Technology
Pierre Baldi

Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Artificial Intelligence in Science Institute
Pierre Baldi works at the intersection of biology and computer science with an expertise in artificial intelligence and deep learning.
Expertise
- Machine Learning
- Neural Networks
- Deep Learning
- Artifical Intelligence
Magnus Egerstedt

Stacey Nicholas Dean of Engineering
Magnus Egerstedt is a leading research on control theory, complex networks and robotics.
Expertise
- Multi-system robots
- Mobile Sensor Networks
- Complex networks (e.g., optimization and control, resource sharing, dimension reduction)
- Control Theory
- Robotics
- Cyber-Physical Systems
William J. Evans

Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Eddleman Quantum Institute
William Evans' research merges chemistry & quantum science to develop materials for quantum computing, electronics & energy sustainability.
Expertise
- Quantum Information Science
- Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
- Rare Earth, Actinide, and Bismuth Metal Chemistry
Dr. Susan Huang

Professor and Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Department of Medicine, Division of Infection Diseases
Dr. Huang’s is one of the nation's leading experts on clinical epidemiology of highly antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Expertise
- MRSA
- Pandemics
- Epidemiology and Infection Prevention
- Infectious Diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Mimi Ito

Professor in Residence Informatics
Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, focusing on children and youth's changing relationships to media.
Expertise
- Media and Communications
- Anthropology
- Children/Video Games
- Technology
James Randerson

Chancellor's Professor Earth System Science
James Randerson studies the global carbon cycle using remote sensing and in-situ measurements and different types of models.
Expertise
- Climate-Carbon Cycle Feedbacks
- Forests
- Wildfires
- Climate
- Plants
Constance Steinkuehler

Professor of Informatics
Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.
Expertise
- Teenage Boys and Gameplay
- eSports
- Computer Gaming
- Multiplayer Online Videogames
- Parenting and Videogames
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Amir AghaKouchak

Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Amir AghaKouchak studies how climate change and variability influence extreme events (flood/drought/heatwaves) and compound hazards.
Expertise
- Climate Extremes
- Climatology
- Climate Change
- Flood
- Drought
- Heatwave
- Hydrology
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
June Ahn

Professor
June Ahn is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Research-Practice Partnerships at the UC Irvine (UCI) School of Education.
Expertise
- Data Use and Analytics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Learning Technologies
- Research-Practice Partnerships
- Educational Technology
Aileen Anderson

Vice Chancellor of Research
Aileen Anderson is an expert on stem cell research, with a focus on spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, and research administration.
Expertise
- Glioblastoma
- Stem Cell Biology
- Stem Cell Research
- Spinal Cord Injury
Richard Arum

Professor of Education and Sociology
Richard Arum's research is focused on education, social stratification and formal organizations.
Expertise
- Social Stratification
- Legal and Institutional Environments of Schools
- Digital Education
Pierre Baldi

Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Artificial Intelligence in Science Institute
Pierre Baldi works at the intersection of biology and computer science with an expertise in artificial intelligence and deep learning.
Expertise
- Machine Learning
- Neural Networks
- Deep Learning
- Artifical Intelligence
Bernadette Boden-Albala

Director of Program in Public Health and Founding Dean of proposed School of Population Health
Bernadette Boden-Albala, Dr.P.H., is a renowned researcher & administrator who researches community-based stroke & heart disease prevention.
Expertise
- Stroke and heart disease prevention
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Jessica Borelli

Associate Professor of Psychological Science
Jessie Borelli's research focuses on the links between close relationships and mental health
Expertise
- Attachment
- Parenting
- Developmental
- Mental Health
- Health
- Clinical
- Parent-Child Relationships
Dr. Daniela Bota

Associate Dean of Clinical Research and Associate Professor of Neurology
Dr. Daniela A. Bota is a UCI Health neuro-oncologist who specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors.
Expertise
- Clinical Trials
- Neuro-Oncology
- Brain Cancer
- Neurology
- Brain Tumors
Jack Brouwer

Professor: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering; Director: National Fuel Cell Research Center, Advanced Power and Energy Program
Jack Brouwer's research focuses on high-temperature electrochemical dynamics and integrated renewable energy systems.
Expertise
- High-Temperature Electrochemical Dynamics
- Renewable Hydrogen
- Renewable Power Dynamics
- Integrated Renewable Power Systems
- Hybrid Power and Energy Storage Systems
Elizabeth Cauffman

Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law
Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.
Expertise
- Social Ecology
- Juvenile Justice
- Adolescent Development
- Mental Health
- Legal and Social Policy