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Faculty Ambassadors

The Faculty Ambassadors facilitate intersecting, interdisciplinary campus engagement around UC San Diego's Strategic Research Themes in alignment with Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation initiatives and programs. 


The 2025 Faculty Ambassadors were selected through an application process that was open to all faculty, and will serve a one year term that is renewable for up to three years.
Joshua Figueroa

Joshua Figueroa
Professor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
School of Physical Sciences

Karen Kovaka

Karen Kovaka
Assistant Professor
Philosophy
School of Arts and Humanities

Kiana Aran

Kiana Aran
Associate Professor
Bioengineering
Jacobs School of Engineering

Matthew Alford

Matthew Alford
Professor 
Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Melody Schiaffino

Melody Schiaffino
Associate Professor in Residence
Radiation Medicine and Applied Science
School of Medicine