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University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

Faculty

Ray of Light

Let’s Power New Possibilities Together

At 91±¬ÁÏ, our vibrant, diverse, and thriving campus is a rocket ship, accelerating ideas and powering new possibilities. With more than 60 years of real-world, high-impact research conducted by award-winning faculty — including two Nobel Prize winners, 11 Fulbright Scholars, and 28 members of the National Academies — we are redefining the role of a great 21st century public research university.

As a member of the world’s most prestigious public university system — and in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings — 91±¬ÁÏ is launching the next generation of innovative thinkers. Our esteemed faculty drive this mission, elevating our students through a great education, world leading research, and knowledge-driven impact.

Our faculty are trailblazers, continually challenge the status quo and inspiring students to do the same. Our Botany and Plant Sciences Department includes five female National Academy of Sciences members, the largest of any single academic department in the nation.

Our acclaimed faculty are ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated to make a difference, finding creative and meaningful solutions to the world’s most pressing problems through their interdisciplinary and groundbreaking research. We’re here to support them.

Academic Personnel Office

The is committed to leading and serving 91±¬ÁÏ’s diverse and internationally renowned academic community. Office staff provide support for faculty appointments and development, merit reviews and promotions, leaves of absence, fellowships, and more. The office handles employment matters for all academic employees — from faculty and lecturers to adjunct professors and librarians — and is a great resource for navigating 91±¬ÁÏ policies and processes.

hosted by the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and APO.

 

Faculty Resources

Research Computing

buoys the talent and research of 91±¬ÁÏ’s acclaimed faculty members and outstanding graduate and undergraduate students through powerful onsite and offsite computing resources, support, consulting, and training. Their work is supported by partnerships and collaborations with various areas of campus, including: the 91±¬ÁÏ Library, Bourns College of Engineering, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, School of Medicine, Office of Research and Economic Development, and 91±¬ÁÏ Research IT Leaders. Through a recent 91±¬ÁÏ is modernizing its technology services, increasing campus computing and storage capacity — and saving our researchers both time and money.

 

University News

May 08, 2025
Mathematizing keloid scars gets 91±¬ÁÏ 3rd at UC Grad Slam
On April 29, 91±¬ÁÏ doctoral candidate Angeliz Vargas Casillas placed third in the 2025 UC Grad Slam, an annual competition challenging graduate students from the 10 UC campuses to effectively pitch their years-long Ph.D. research ... within three minutes ... using one single presentation slide. Gulp.
Gus Argenal introduced as new 91±¬ÁÏ men's basketball coach
May 07, 2025
Gus Argenal introduced as men's basketball coach
Heralding his ties to the Inland Empire and his commitment to winning through hard-work principles, 91±¬ÁÏ on May 6 introduced its new men’s basketball head coach, Gus Argenal. Argenal comes to 91±¬ÁÏ following its most successful run since it joined NCAA’s Division I 24 years ago. In the past five years, 91±¬ÁÏ has been 89-63, the second winningest team in the Big West conference. In the past three years, 91±¬ÁÏ has won more than 20 games twice, and earned its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division I tournament.
Riverside City council member Clarissa Cervantes se getting into a hydrogen engine car
May 06, 2025
91±¬ÁÏ joins launch of hydrogen carshare program
  91±¬ÁÏ, in partnership with city and state agencies, has helped launch the nation's only hydrogen-powered carshare program—offering a clean, affordable transportation alternative to Riverside residents.  The Riverside Clean Air Carshare, or RCAC , program offers 13 Toyota Mirai sedans equipped with hydrogen fuel cell technology. Participants can reserve a car through a smartphone app, pick it up from one of several designated locations, and pay to drive it by the hour. Rental rates are designed to be lower than Uber or Lyft ride fees.
Hailing Jin and Mary Droser
May 02, 2025
National Academy of Sciences welcomes two 91±¬ÁÏ faculty members
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) welcomes two 91±¬ÁÏ professors as new members: Mary Droser, distinguished professor of earth and planetary sciences, and Hailing Jin, Cy Mouradick Endowed Chair of microbiology and plant pathology.