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.

Portrait of Omar Yaghi

Omar Yaghi

Chemistry, 2025

Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, 2006 to 2011

Portrait of Andrea Ghez

Andrea Ghez

Physics, 2020

Lauren B. Leichtman and Arthur E. Levine Professor of Astrophysics, joined faculty 1994

Portrait of J. Fraser Stoddart

J. Fraser Stoddart

Chemistry, 2016

Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, 1997 to 2008

Photo Credit: Nobel Media AB 2016/Alexander Mahmoud

Portrait of Lloyd Shapley

Lloyd Shapley

Economic Sciences, 2012

Economics and Mathematics faculty, joined 1981

© The Nobel Foundation. Photo Credit: U. Montan

Portrait of Louis J. Ignarro

Louis J. Ignarro

Physiology or Medicine, 1998

Geffen School of Medicine faculty, joined 1985

Portrait of Paul Boyer

Paul Boyer

Chemistry, 1997

Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, joined 1963

Portrait of Donald Cram

Donald Cram

Chemistry, 1987

Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, joined 1947

Portrait of Williams F. Libby

Willard F. Libby

Chemistry, 1960

Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, joined 1959

Portrait of E. Tendayi Achiume

E. Tendayi Achiume

Legal Scholar

UCLA School of Law faculty 2014-2024

Photo Credit: MacArthur Foundation

Portrait of Park Williams

Park Williams

Hydroclimatologist, 2023

Department of Geography, joined faculty 2021

Photo Credit: MacArthur Foundation

Portrait of Safiya Noble

Safiya Noble

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

Portrait of Jason De León

Jason De León

Anthropologist, 2017

Anthropology, Chicana/o Studies, joined faculty 2019

Portrait of Elissa Hallem

Elissa Hallem

Neurobiologist, 2012

Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, joined faculty 2011

Portrait of Andrea Ghez

Andrea Ghez

Astrophysicist, 2008

Physics and Astronomy, joined faculty 1994

Portait of Terence Tao

Terence Tao

Mathematician, 2006

Mathematics, joined faculty 1996

Portrait of Saul Friedlander

Saul Friedlander

Historian, 1999

History, 1939, Club Chair in Holocaust Studies since 1987

Portrait of Elinor Ochs

Elinor Ochs

Linguistic Anthropologist, 1998

Anthropology, joined faculty 1980s

Portrait of Susan McClary

Susan McClary

Musicologist, 1995

Musicology, joined faculty 1994

Portrait of Sherry Ortner

Sherry Ortner

Anthropologist, 1990

Anthropology, joined faculty 2004

Portrait of Richard Turco

Richard Turco

Atmospheric Scientist, 1986

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, joined faculty 1988

Portrait of Jared	Diamond

Jared Diamond

Environmental Historian and Physiologist, 1985

Geography, joined medical faculty 1966

Portrait of Gregory Schopen

Gregory Schopen

Historian of Religion, 1985

Asian Languages and Cultures, joined faculty 1999

Portrait of Peter Sellars

Peter Sellars

Theater and Opera Director, 1983

World Arts and Cultures

Portrait of Mostafa El-Sayed

Mostafa El-Sayed

Chemistry, 2007

Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1961 through 1994

Portrait of Leonard Kleinrock

Leonard Kleinrock

Mathematics and Computer Science, 2007

Computer Science, joined faculty 1963

Portrait of Jared	 Diamond

Jared Diamond

Biological Sciences, 2000

Geography, joined medical faculty 1966

Portrait of C. Kumar N. Patel

C. Kumar N. Patel

Engineering, 1996

Physics and Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, joined faculty 1992

Portrait of Elizabeth Neufeld

Elizabeth Neufeld

Biological Sciences, 1994

Biological Chemistry, joined faculty 1984

Portrait of Donald Cram

Donald Cram

Chemistry, 1993

Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1947 through 1987

Silhouette of a headshot

Richard Bernstein

Chemistry, 1989

Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1983 through 1990

Portrait of Saul Winstein

Saul Winstein

Physical Sciences, 1970

Chemistry and Biochemistry, faculty 1941 through 1969

Silhouette of a headshot

William Rubey

Physical Sciences, 1965

Geology and Geophysics, faculty 1960 through 1974

Portrait of Thom Mayne

Thom Mayne

2005

Architecture, joined faculty 1993

Portrait of Saul Friedlander

Saul Friedlander

General Nonfiction, 2008

History, 1939, Club Chair in Holocaust Studies since 1987

Portrait of Jared Diamond

Jared Diamond

General Nonfiction, 1998

Geography, joined medical faculty 1966

Portrait of Judea Pearl

Judea Pearl

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.