UA Researchers
Note: This database is a list of faculty who welcome undergraduate students into their research projects. It is up to faculty to keep this list updated.
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Students may also search for research positions, events, and opportunities in Handshake.
Faculty Members: For more information on updating your information in the faculty database please visit ur.arizona.edu/update. For help listing active undergraduate research opportunities in Handshake, contact Kelley Merriam-Castro at kmerriam@arizona.edu.
Note: To select more than one Research Location, please hold down your control key while clicking a selection.
Students may also search for research positions, events, and opportunities in Handshake.
Faculty Members: For more information on updating your information in the faculty database please visit ur.arizona.edu/update. For help listing active undergraduate research opportunities in Handshake, contact Kelley Merriam-Castro at kmerriam@arizona.edu.
| Name | Department | Offering Research Opportunities? | Types of Opportunities | Prereqs | Research Location |
End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan Yan |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
MATH 413
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Yang Song |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Basic ability to conduct literature reviews, gather relevant research materials and synthesize information Basic ability to use statistical analysis tools, such as Excel, R, MATLAB, or Python Preferred: Computer programming (e.g., Python/Fortran) or AI/ML model experience Preferred: Spatial data analysis and mapping experiences, such as GIS applications, NETCDF data analysis and visualization
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Eyad Atallah |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Math 129 and Atmo 436/536a or equivalent Math 223 and Atmo 441/541b preferred Python coding skills
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Kimberly Wood |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
Experience with and/or passion for learning computer programming, data visualization, and topics related to tropical meteorology.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Kevin Lansey |
Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Interest in sustainability and implementing projects
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Alexis Maltman |
Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Edward Wellman |
Mining and Geological Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Victor Octavio Tenorio Gutierrez |
Mining and Geological Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
OpenContour Cost Estimation Moon Trek QGIS Blender/Unity
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Erik Asphaug |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Vector calculus, two years of physics, proficiency in computer programming, demonstrated proficiency at writing
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Stephen Kortenkamp |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Requires application through Arizona Space Grant
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Xubin Zeng |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
have taken some quantitative courses
|
Tucson main campus
|
05/2024
|
| Ronald Lynch |
Physiology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
05/2024
|
| Li Xu |
College of Applied Science and Technology
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Online
|
05/2024
|
| Tedley Pihl |
Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
Entry level microbiology and nutrition
|
Tucson main campus
|
05/2024
|
| Diaa Elshikha |
Biosystems Engineering-Ext
|
Yes |
Paid
|
N/A
|
Other
|
05/2024
|
| Linda Restifo |
Neurology
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
Outstanding reliability and communication skills. Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail. Strong sense of intellectual and scientific curiosity also essential.
|
Tucson main campus
|
08/2024
|
| Douglas Loy |
Materials Science and Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
For hydrogel projects, prefer some lab experience. Some students will be working on evaluating the physical properties and application of hydrogels to agriculture and metal contaminant removal, others may participate in synthesis of new monomers and hydrogels with graduate student supervision.
|
Tucson main campus
|
12/2024
|
| Gene Giacomelli |
Biosystems Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
math and accounting skills, good work ethic and communicator, dependable, prompt, consistent and high quality of work; having research interests, or for learning food production technologies that may complement their career goals.
|
Tucson main campus
|
12/2024
|
| Kyle Hartfield |
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment
|
Yes |
Paid
|
GIS, Remote Sensing
|
Online
|
12/2024
|
| Jessica Barnes |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
01/2025
|
| Pawel Kiela |
Pediatrics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
01/2025
|
| Peiwen Li |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Junior to Senior
|
Tucson main campus
|
08/2025
|
| Karen Weihs |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Paid
|
undergraduate enrolled
|
Tucson main campus
|
02/2026
|