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 |
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Michael Grandner |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jason Aubrey |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Erica Corral |
Materials Science and Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson off-campus
|
|
Pan Yan |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
MATH 413
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Stefan Meinel |
Physics
|
Yes |
Not given
|
PHYS 371
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Willem Van Leeuwen |
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
GEOG330 Introduction to Remote Sensing or Equivalent Biophysical, GIS or Remote sensing science or programming skills. Outdoor field work.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Katharine Zeiders |
The Norton School of Human Ecology
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Christian Twiss |
Urology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
CITI Human Research Training
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Vitaliy Yurkiv |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
basic thermodynamic knowledge
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Brenda Frye |
Astronomy
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None, but computer programming skills are a bonus.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Keith Maggert |
Molecular and Cellular Biology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Floyd Chilton |
Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Tomas Cerny |
Systems and Industrial Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Object-oriented design Ideally, knowledge of databases, javascript, code analysis, spring, cloud native
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jeong-Yeol Yoon |
Biomedical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Tommi Koskinen |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Algebra, differential equations, computer programming
|
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
|
|
Michael Marty |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
05/2025
|
Marc Orbach |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
General Chemistry, Introductory Biology
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Bryan Carter |
Africana Studies
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Noshene Ranjbar |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Online
|
|
Lawrence Mandarino |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Beichuan Zhang |
Computer Science
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Aaron Lien |
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
David Margolis |
Orthopedic Surgery
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Sean Limesand |
Animal and Biomedical Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Recommended biology, physiology and biochemistry courses
|
Tucson off-campus
|