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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Weihs |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Paid
|
undergraduate enrolled
|
Tucson main campus
|
02/2026
|
| Ravishankar Palanivelu |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Joseph Hoover |
Environmental Science
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Interest in developing skills in environmental justice; trans-disciplinary and team science projects; community engagement; GIS and spatial analysis; water quality and water resources
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Qin Chen |
Pharmacy Practice and Science
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Curtis Thorne |
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Xueying Tang |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
calculus, linear algebra, and programming skills in R or Python; DATA 363 and 375 a plus.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Patrick Shipman |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Tejo Bheemasetti |
Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Cherie Devore |
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Christoph Hader |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Peiwen Li |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Junior to Senior
|
Tucson main campus
|
08/2025
|
| James Threadgill |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
AME 220, 323, 331, 401 MATLAB, LabView, Solidworks, TecPlot
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Majid Beidaghi |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Programming skills in Python. A background/interest in machine learning is preferred.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| 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
|