Faculty Research Interests

Students who wish to conduct research on particular topics can search for a faculty sponsor or an expert in the field of interest by consulting these data bases.

Here are some tips in locating a faculty with research interests that you may be interested in. Visit the UC Davis Web site and explore the various venues offered under the Colleges, Professional Schools and Intercollege Programs.


For the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, click on Departments and Programs, then Departments, then a specific department, then faculty to browse the field of interests. Faculty are often listed under People.


For the College of Engineering, click on top tab that says “Faculty Directory”, to review the list of faculty names, contact information and research interests.

Additionally, students interested in seeking research opportunities in the College of Engineering are encouraged to contact the Gearing Up for Undergraduate Research in Engineering Program for advising and referrals.


For the College of Letters and Science, click on Departments and Programs, go to Department Listings, which sorted by department or by division and click on the department you want. Click on Faculty, often listed under People.


For the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis, click on “Faculty” on the top bar, then “Faculty Directory by Department” on the left bar.