University of California, Davis Celebrates Election of 10 Faculty Members as AAAS Fellows
Ten faculty from UC Davis are among 502 newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the society announced today (April 18). AAAS fellows are scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements in science, including research, teaching, administration and science communication.
Here are the new fellows from UC Davis, with their fellowship citations:
Brad Barber
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Management
For distinguished contributions to the field of behavioral finance, particularly elucidating aspects of the psychology of traders in real markets.
Andreas Bäumler
Distinguished Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine
For pioneering work on understanding the regulation of the composition and function of our microflora by the cells of the intestinal epithelium.
Louise Berben
Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Letters and Science
For innovative research in molecular inorganic chemistry with applications in solar energy conversion, in energy storage materials, and in catalysis for green chemical transformations.
Siobhan Brady
Professor, Department of Plant Biology, College of Biological Sciences
For distinguished contributions to plant biology, particularly in understanding root cell type specific responses, as well as exemplary service to enhance inclusivity in the plant sciences.
Chen-Nee Chuah
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
For distinguished contributions to the field of communication networks, particularly for capacity scaling and data-driven characterization of large-scale network systems and applications.
Ozcan Gulacar
Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry, College of Letters and Science
For distinguished service to education in the chemistry discipline, investigating cognitive and affective domains in the context of socio-scientific issues, problem solving, and knowledge structures.
Emanual Maverakis
Professor, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to diagnostic and treatment guidelines for many rare, life-threatening immune-mediated skin diseases.
Luis Fernando Santana
Professor and Chair, Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology, School of Medicine
For work showing the role of calcium channel signaling modalities in regulating muscle excitability in health and disease.
Renee Tsolis
Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine
For innovative and impactful contributions to the field of host-pathogen interactions, for effective mentoring practices, and for program-wide advocacy of diversity, equity and inclusion in service to underserved students.
Mariel Vázquez
Professor, Department of Mathematics, College of Letters and Science and Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, College of Biological Sciences; Faculty Director for the Center for the Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives on Science, or CAMPOS
For contributions in research and outreach at the interface of mathematics, topology and molecular biology, and for service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the AAAS Fellows program. A gala celebration to mark the anniversary will be held in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 21 during the annual Fellows Forum.
AAAS was founded in 1848 and has become the world’s largest general scientific society. The publisher of Science and other journals, the society’s mission is to “advance science and serve society” through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement and more.