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Amir AghaKouchak

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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