Physics, 2020
Lauren B. Leichtman and Arthur E. Levine Professor of Astrophysics, joined faculty 1994
Faculty Honors
Our faculty lead the way in numerous scholarly pursuits and have been recognized with the highest honors and memberships. The following is evidence of their dedication to the development of ideas and inventions that improve lives.
Faculty awards and honors exist to highlight exceptional contributions made to the field, by our very own. They are conferred at all levels of the university system. For their bold explorations and inspired collaborations, the faculty, alumni, postdocs and trustees of our University have received top honors nationwide and internationally.
Beyond their professional pursuits, faculty are scholars and mentors committed to helping students become purpose-driven servants who can make a positive impact on society. We are grateful to call these faculty members who embody this commitment at the university, Bruins.
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Chemistry, 2016
Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, 1997 to 2008
Photo Credit: Nobel Media AB 2016/Alexander Mahmoud
Economic Sciences, 2012
Economics and Mathematics faculty, joined 1981
© The Nobel Foundation. Photo Credit: U. Montan
Physiology or Medicine, 1998
Geffen School of Medicine faculty, joined 1985
Chemistry, 1997
Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, joined 1963
Chemistry, 1987
Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, joined 1947
Physics, 1965
Physics faculty, joined 1972
Chemistry, 1960
Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, joined 1959
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2006
Mathematics faculty, joined 1996
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Internet Studies and Digital Media Scholar, 2021
Gender Studies and African American Studies, joined faculty 2014
Photo Credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Historian, 2019
History, African American Studies, joined faculty 2004
Anthropologist, 2017
Anthropology, Chicana/o Studies, joined faculty 2019
Neurobiologist, 2012
Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, joined faculty 2011
Astrophysicist, 2008
Physics and Astronomy, joined faculty 1994
Mathematician, 2006
Mathematics, joined faculty 1996
Historian, 1999
History, 1939, Club Chair in Holocaust Studies since 1987
Linguistic Anthropologist, 1998
Anthropology, joined faculty 1980s
Musicologist, 1995
Musicology, joined faculty 1994
Sociologist, 1994
Sociology, joined faculty 1991
Anthropologist, 1990
Anthropology, joined faculty 2004
Atmospheric Scientist, 1986
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, joined faculty 1988
Environmental Historian and Physiologist, 1985
Geography, joined medical faculty 1966
Historian of Religion, 1985
Asian Languages and Cultures, joined faculty 1999
Theater and Opera Director, 1983
World Arts and Cultures
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Chemistry, 2007
Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1961 through 1994
Mathematics and Computer Science, 2007
Computer Science, joined faculty 1963
Biological Sciences, 2000
Geography, joined medical faculty 1966
Engineering, 1996
Physics and Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, joined faculty 1992
Biological Sciences, 1994
Biological Chemistry, joined faculty 1984
Chemistry, 1993
Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1947 through 1987
Chemistry, 1989
Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1983 through 1990
Physical Sciences, 1970
Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1941 through 1969
Physical Sciences, 1966
Meteorology, faculty 1940 through 1965
Physical Sciences, 1965
Geology and Geophysics, faculty 1960 through 1974
Physical Sciences, 1964
Physics, joined faculty 1972 through 1994
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2005
Architecture, joined faculty 1993
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General Nonfiction, 2008
History, 1939, Club Chair in Holocaust Studies since 1987
History, 2008
History, joined faculty 1973
General Nonfiction, 1998
Geography, joined medical faculty 1966
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2012
Computer Science, joined faculty 1970
This listing includes UCLA faculty, emeriti and administration. We make every effort to keep these listings current and accurate. Last updated August 2021.