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Frank M. LaFerla
Chancellor’s Professor and Dean
Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Learning and Memory Alzheimer's Disease Molecular Biology Neurodegenerative disorders
Michael Mendez
Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy
Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.
Global climate change policy Environmental Planning Public Policy Legislative Relations Climate Change
Virginia Parks
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy
Virginia Parks, PhD, is a geographer and urban planner specializing in the study of urban inequality.
Clean Energy Transition Urban Politics and Policy Racial Inequality Employment Local Economic Development Labor
Tony Smith
Professor of Political Science and Law
Tony Smith’s knowledge of politics includes Constitutional Law, the U.S. Supreme Court and election law.
Political Science International Law Legal Institutions US Politics Comparative Law
Eric Swanson
Professor of Economics
Eric Swanson is an expert on inflation, recessions and what changes in interest rates mean for the economy.
Monetary Economics Macroeconomics Macro-Finance Time Series Econometrics
Ian O. Williamson
Dean of the Paul Merage School of Business
Ian O. Williamson is a globally recognized expert in the area of human resource management.
Social Networks Organizational Theory Human Resource Management Recruitment Workplace Motivation Diversity in the Workforce Talent Pipelines Future of Work Talent Management Workplace Innovation Employee Retention Management Strategic Human Resource Management People Management