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 |
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Elise Erickson |
College of Nursing
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Other
|
|
Carlos Zgheib |
Surgery
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Other
|
|
Christopher Pappas |
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
None
|
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
|
|
Stephen Kortenkamp |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Requires application through Arizona Space Grant
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Lawrence Mandarino |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Eduardo Rozo |
Physics
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Excellent GPA
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Andrew Capaldi |
Molecular and Cellular Biology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Armin Sorooshian |
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Guang Yao |
Molecular and Cellular Biology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Elisa Tomat |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
General Chemistry
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Kenneth McAllister |
Humanities Administration
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
David Sand |
Astronomy
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Enthusiasm!
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jiang Wu |
East Asian Studies
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Geography, East Asia, GIS, graphic design, spanish, statistics, computer, website management, social media specialists, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jiahuai Hu |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Minkyu Kim |
Materials Science and Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Ravi Goyal |
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jekan Thangavelautham |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Melville Wohlgemuth |
Neuroscience
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Not necessary.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Kelly Bright |
Environmental Science
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
|
None
|
Other
|
|
Ananya Mallik |
Geosciences
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Fariba Donovan |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Darren Cusanovich |
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Zafer Mutlu |
Materials Science and Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
self-motivation and curiosity
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Sridevi Krishnan |
Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|