2018 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Chancellor's Endowed Professorship in Public Health and Human Longevity Science II, Chancellor's Endowed Professorship in Public Health and Human Longevity Science III, Chancellor's Endowed Professorship in Public Health and Human Longevity Science IV, Chancellor's Endowed Professorship in Public Health and Human Longevity Science V, William S. C. Chang Endowed Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering, This chair was established with a lead gift from William Chang, former chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering. DONOR Theodore D. Foster DATE EST. In La Jolla, he was president, chairman and CEO of American Health Care Systems, president of the UC San Diego Foundation and a member of the universitys Medical Center Board of Advisers. The chair was established from a gift from Amy and William J. Koman and a UC Presidential match, as part of President Janet Napolitanos endowed chair program launched in 2014. Phyllis and Daniel Epstein Chancellor's Endowed Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Economics and Management. Karthik Muralidharan is an associate professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego, where he also holds the Tata Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Economics. PhD Wisconsin 1993. 2015 CHAIR HOLDER Steven Schick, Eric and Johanna Reissner Chair in the Department of Structural Engineering, This chair supports the work of a faculty member in the Jacobs School of Engineering. Granger Endowed Chair in Econometrics, The endowment honors UC San Diego Professor Emeritus Sir Clive W. J. Granger, one of the worlds leading economists. DONOR Anonymous DATE EST. 2006 CHAIR HOLDER Miroslav Krstic, Jacobs School of Engineering/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Amylin Endowed Chair in Lifesciences Education and Research, Established by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the chair fosters and supports the creation and continuation of science education programs. The Viterbis relocated to the United States in 1939, where Dr. Achille Viterbi continued his ophthalmology practice. Edgar Levi was born in San Diego in 1886. 2006 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Arthur Brody Endowed Chair in Management Leadership, A leader in both the San Diego business world and the UC San Diego community, Arthur Brody established this chair to encourage the recruitment of a faculty member to the Rady School of Management who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the business community. DONOR The Reissner Family DATE EST. 2009 CHAIR HOLDER Kiran Kedlaya, Sheryl and Harvey White Chair in Management Leadership, Harvey White is a co-founder of QUALCOMM Inc. and retired chairman and CEO of Leap Wireless International. Liangfang Zhang - Joan and Irwin Jacobs Chancellor's Endowed Chair Professor - UC San Diego | LinkedIn Liangfang Zhang Professor at University of California San Diego San. DONOR UC San Diego DATE EST. 1988 CHAIR HOLDER Lynette Cederquist. DONOR Marcie and Michael Oxman, M.D. The chair supports the recruitment and retention of a distinguished faculty member of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The endowed chair allows for the recruitment and retention of a distinguished faculty within the Division of Nephrology-Hypertension. J. Robert Beyster is founder, chairman and CEO of Science Applications International Corporation, a high-tech research and engineering company. The Reeds have been long time supporters of UC San Diego and believe that music and the arts are an important part of education. 1996 CHAIR HOLDER Pavel Pevzner, Torrey Mesa Research Institute Chair in Plant Science, This chair was established to support agricultural research to protect health and the environment. DONOR Anonymous DATE EST. A renowned author, Herman Wouk is known for his fictional accounts of World War II, including the Pulitzer Prize winning The Caine Mutiny and The Winds of War. JN Tata greatly valued education and the advantages it brought. Torrey Mesa Research Institute, formerly Novartis, is dedicated to agricultural genomics research and development to improve quality of life in an environmentally sustainable manner. The cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team at UC San Diego is known throughout the world for their pioneering research and innovative surgical therapy. DONOR Florence Seeley Riford DATE EST. He also served as faculty emeritus from 1991-2018. The chair allows for the recruitment and retention of a distinguished faculty member with a focus in engineering science in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. DONOR Chancellors Associates DATE EST. DONOR Irma Gigli DATE EST. In his memory, the Tasch Chair supports an outstanding faculty member in the field of cancer research. List of Endowed Chairs at UC San Diego - Blink The endowed chair allows for the recruitment and retention of distinguished faculty within Neurosciences. Interested in heart disease research, the Whites established this chair to support and enhance cardiovascular research at UC San Diego. The Blasker-Rose-Miah Fund was created in part from the estate of Samuel Blasker. The endowment will help to recruit and retain key faculty in the department of economics in the Division of Social Sciences. 2004 CHAIR HOLDER Neal Devaraj, Ronald L. Graham Chair of Computer Science, The chair was established by an anonymous donor to support a faculty member of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Jacobs School of Engineering with a research and teaching focus in areas such as big data, computer systems and cyber-physical systems. 2014 CHAIR HOLDER Not Currently Filled, Koman Family Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, This chair will allow the recruitment and retention of outstanding top-tier faculty in areas of highest priority for cancer research, personalized medicine, and patient outcomes. Joan Jacobs is an influential leader in the cultural, educational and artistic activities of the San Diego community and the university. University of California, San Diego Department of Economics 9500 Gilman Drive #0508 . This chair reflects UC San Diegos commitment to the recruitment and retention of diverse, top-quality faculty. DONOR John B. 1993 CHAIR HOLDER Palmer W. Taylor, The US Hereditary Angioedema Association is a nonprofit patient advocacy and research organization. DONOR Anonymous DATE EST. Ethan Bier, PhD, Tata Chancellor's Endowed Professorship in Cell and Developmental Biology Jack W. Bradbury, PhD, Emeritus Steve Briggs, PhD, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Stuart Brody, PhD, Emeritus Lin Chao, PhD Andrew Chisholm, PhD, Associate Dean Maarten J. Chrispeels, PhD, Emeritus The Atkinsons and Epsteins established this chair to recruit a key new faculty member to the Rady School of Management. DONOR Tatiana A. Lansche DATE EST. A San Diego resident for 107 years, Mary Marston was active in the life of the city. 2022 CHAIR HOLDER Nir Jaimovich, ASML Endowed Chair in Advanced Optical Technologies, Established to promote groundbreaking advancements within the electrical and computer engineering department of the Jacobs School of Engineering. Wolf was actively engaged with UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering for more than 27 years. 1990 CHAIR HOLDER Richard J. Arneson, Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair in Byzantine Greek History, Carol Vassiliadis, family, friends, colleagues and other members of San Diegos Greek community established this chair to honor her late husband, Alkiviadis Vassiliadis. 2008 CHAIR HOLDER Shankar Subramaniam, Jacobs School of Engineering/Bioengineering, Irwin and Joan Jacbs Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Health Innovation, This endowed chair was established with a gift from Joan and Irwin Jacobs, along with matching funds from the Chancellors Endowed Chair Challenge. 2001 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Haliciolu Chair in Computer Architecture, The chair was established by an anonymous donor to support a faculty member of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Jacobs School of Engineering with a research and teaching focus in areas such as big data, computer systems and cyber-physical systems. 2012 CHAIR HOLDER Michael Karin, Ben and Wanda Hildyard Chair for Diseases of the Eye, This chair was established to provide support for basic research of adult mitochondrial and metabolic disease. Farhat Beg. 1988 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Benard L. Maas Chair in Inherited Metabolic Disease, The Benard L. Maas Foundation was established in the 1960s to support programs that benefit children and their health. 1980 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Presidential Chairs are established through the University of California to develop and enhance the quality of existing academic programs by attracting scholars who are considered to be the best in their fields. DONOR Andrew Benedek DATE EST. Jennifer Burney - UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy DONOR The Walton Family Foundation DATE EST. In addition, the chair honors Chang for his leadership at the university, and his extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to science. He was also instrumental in securing funding for Walt Disney to make his first feature-length films. 1998 CHAIR HOLDER Carol Padden, Established with a gift from J. Robert Beyster, the chair supports an outstanding mid-career faculty member within the Jacobs School of Engineering. The endowed chair will strengthen faculty alignment with the Tata Institutes goals, and support the teaching and research of the chair holder. 2022 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Epstein Family Chancellor's Chair in Alzheimer's Disease Research II, Epstein Family Chancellor's Chair in Alzheimer's Disease Research III, The chair was established for the director of the UCSD Cancer Center to support the teaching, research and administrative responsibilities of the director. DONOR Robert and Marie-Claire Valtz, M.A. The endowed chair allows for the recruitment and retention of a distinguished faculty member who participates in daring ocean exploration and observation. The chair will be held by a faculty scholar and/or artist of the Division of Arts and Humanities to teach, practice, present, and instruct in Persian Studies. He has long been involved with the UC San Diego community, including as a member of the Rady School Deans Advisory Board, UC San Diego Campaign Cabinet and UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees. Richard Atkinson served as president of the University of California and later as chancellor of UC San Diego. A renowned scholar of philosophy, Allison is known for his specialization in Kant, Spinoza, German idealism and eighteenth and nineteenth century philosophy. Both became active in the San Diego Community, including with the UCSD Cancer Center board and the La Jolla Chamber Music Society. Chaitanya Tandel Looking for a challenging opportunity that demands the best of my skills and helps me to expand my learning, skills, and knowledge. DONOR Jerome and Miriam Katzin DATE EST. John Fratamico has been involved in systems technology, platform development and systems delivery for over 20 years. DONOR Joel Broida DATE EST. 2002 CHAIR HOLDER Andrew B. Kahng, Hwei-Chih and Julia Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies, The Hsiu Chair was established to strengthen the interdisciplinary program in Chinese Studies at UC San Diego, including Chinese history, literature, music, philosophy, anthropology and linguistics. In keeping with the Epsteinss dedication to Alzheimers disease research, this chair will provide support for a distinguished faculty member and advance treatments and cures for Alzheimers disease. 2019 CHAIR HOLDERRadha Ayyagari, Viterbi Family Chair for Retinal Vascular Diseases, The chair was established by a gift from Dr. Andrew Viterbi in honor of his fathers legacy as an ophthalmologist. After 39 years with the university, he became a dedicated faculty emeritus in 2004. DONOR UC San Diego DATE EST. The chair was also funded with a UC Presidential match, as part of President Janet Napolitanos endowed chair program launched in 2014. Broidas son, Joel, is a faculty member in the department of physics at UC San Diego. The chair will allow for the recruitment and retention of distinguished faculty and support their research, teaching, and public service activities at the Rady School of Management. DONOR Various Donors DATE EST. UC San Diego has announced that the inaugural chairholder of the Marshall Saunders Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Global Climate Policy and Research is GPS associate professor, Jennifer Burney. DONOR Ted and Michelle Gurne DATE EST. Ben Hildyard had a distinguished career as a civil engineer and Wanda Hildyard worked for many years at UC San Diego. 2022 CHAIR HOLDER Gentry Patrick, Named in honor of the former president of Sony Corporation and Sony Corporation of America, this chair was established to fund research in the field of material science within the Jacobs School of Engineering. The Chancellors Chair Challenge is a program created to support the recruitment of quality tenured faculty. Goodman was an internationally recognized peptide chemist and longtime member of the universitys department of chemistry and biochemistry. DONOR Walter J. and Betty C. Zable DATE EST. The Mori Chair contributes to the interdisciplinary Japanese studies program in the department of literature. DONOR Richard C. and Rita L. Atkinson DATE EST. The department of urology is known for its cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and first-rate patient care. Institute of Mathematical Statistics | Dimitris Politis receives The chair was established from a gift made by William Wolfe, Scott and Cecilia Wolfe, and a UC Presidential match, as part of President Janet Napolitanos endowed chair program launched in 2014. 2015 CHAIR HOLDER Thomas J. Csordas, Since 1983, endowed chairs have been established by gifts from Chancellors Associates individuals who designate annual gifts to be used at the Chancellors discretion to support campus priorities. Karthik Muralidharan Sanford Berman was a distinguished professor at Northwestern University, Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago. DONOR Robert P. Akins 74, M.S. 2017 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Tata Chancellor's Endowed Professorship IX, Tata Chancellor's Endowed Professorship X, The Cecil Lytle African and African-American Music Endowment Initiative, The Cecil Lytle African and African-American Music Endowment Initiative was established with the generosity of over 100 donors across campus in honor of longtime UC San Diego Professor of Music, Cecil Lytle. DONOR Anonymous DATE EST. DONOR Mrs. Abraham Ratner, Jean Hardy, Darlene Shiley DATE EST. 2005 CHAIR HOLDER Jess Mandel, Established by Dr. Ranjan Dohil, a professor of clinical pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a pediatric gastroenterologist at Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego and Dr. Magdalene Dohil, Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego. DONOR Hwalin Lee, Ph.D.; Chuan Lyu Foundation DATE EST. 1999 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Since 1983, endowed chairs have been established by gifts from Chancellors Associates individuals who designate annual gifts to be used at the Chancellors discretion to support campus priorities. 2020 CHAIR HOLDER Joseph Califano, Stuart I. Dr. Vogt was an internationally renowned ophthalmologist who made innovative discoveries in ophthalmic research. DATE EST. Florence Riford held a deep concern for quality of life and generously gave her time and financial support to benefit both old and young in the San Diego community. Born and raised in India, he earned an A.B. Copyright 2023 Regents of the University of California. After his family lost everything in the Civil War, Charles Lee Powell overcame tremendous odds to become one of the most respected engineers and businessmen in California. DONOR UC San Diego DATE EST. In his honor, the Orloff chair supports a stellar faculty member in the department of surgery. 2015 CHAIR HOLDER Catriona Jamieson, Richard K. Lansche M.D., and Tatiana A. Lansche Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, Established to further research at the Shiley Eye Center at UC San Diego, the contribution honors the work and memory of the late Richard K. Lansche, M.D., a respected San Diego-area ophthalmologist. This chair was established to support research targeted to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and/or cures of age-related chronic or degenerative disorders of the brain and vision. Karthik Muralidharan, the Tata Chancellor's Professor of Economics at UC San Diego, will be giving one of the Social Science Research Council's Centennial 2007 CHAIR HOLDER Ming Tsaung, Iris and Matthew Strauss Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Head and Neck Surgery, This chair was established through a gift from Iris and Matthew Strauss and matching funds from the Chancellors Endowed Chair Challenge a program created to support the recruitment and retention of quality tenured faculty. 1995 CHAIR HOLDER Joseph Wang, Kurt and Beatrice Shuler Chair in Theoretical Chemical Physics, Established by a planned gift from Dr. Kurt E. Shuler and Mrs. Beatrice Shuler, the chair supports the recruitment and retention of a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Faculty member Lawrence Krause is a pioneer in research of Pacific Rim trade policy and an authority on trade and economic issues in the Pacific Basin. 1985 CHAIR HOLDER Eric Fullerton, Dr. Harry Markowitz Endowed Chair in Finance and Investing, The chair honors Dr. Harry M. Markowitz, an adjunct professor of finance at the Rady School of Management and a Nobel laureate in Economics for Modern Portfolio Theory. 2005 CHAIR HOLDER Denise Demetriou, This chair will allow the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty in a broad range of musical disciplines. Yankelovich Endowed Chair Professor. The endowed chair allows for the recruitment and retention of a distinguished faculty within the music department. 2007 CHAIR HOLDER Bryan Clary, Marshall Saunders Chancellors Endowed Chair in Global Climate Policy and Research, Established through a gift from Joan and Irwin Jacobs, this chair will support the work of an outstanding faculty member in the School of Global Policy and Strategy whose work focuses on climate change policy and research. Marshall is a distinguished neurosurgeon, internationally recognized expert in traumatic head injury, and Professor Emeritus at UC San Diego. This chair reflects UC San Diegos commitment to the recruitment and retention of diverse, top-quality faculty. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The endowed chair will strengthen faculty alignment with the Tata Institutes goals, and support the teaching and research of the chair holder. Born in Switzerland and educated in Paris, Grandier immigrated to the United States in 1880 and served as French Consul in San Diego until after World War I. The chair holder will receive support for their research, teaching, and public service activities. The chair was previously known as the CSE Excellence Chair I, and was renamed in May, 2015 per the anonymous donors request to honor Dr. Graham for his distinction as a scholar and teacher. This chair reflects UC San Diegos commitment to the recruitment and retention of diverse, top-quality faculty. Mitchell Kronenberg, PhD Program Director - La Jolla Institute Chief Scientific Officer La Jolla Institute September 3, 2021 | Scott LaFee and Jeanna Vazquez Don and Karen Cohn have given $2.5 million to create the Don and Karen Cohn Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. DONOR Elizabeth Hamman Oliver and Morgan Dene Oliver DATE EST. Pamela K. Smith. A renowned scientist, after retiring he joined the UC San Diego faculty as a research physicist. 2019 CHAIR HOLDERRafael Fernndez de Castro, School of Global Policy and Strategy/ Center for US-Mexican Studies, Dr. George Feher Experimental Biophysics Endowed Chair, The chair was established to advance research and understanding of the biological processes and phenomena of the conversion of electromagnetic energy (light) into chemical energy, i.e. He was chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from 1968-1970 and 1984-1987. 1993 CHAIR HOLDER Elena Martinez, John B. The endowed chair allows for the recruitment and retention of a distinguished faculty member with a joint appointment in the Department of Bioengineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering and the School of Medicine. 2007 CHAIR HOLDER Shaya Fainman, Jacobs School of Engineering/ Electrical and Computer Engineering, Atkinson/Epstein Chair in Management Leadership, Richard Atkinson served as president of the University of California system from 1995-2003, and as chancellor of UC San Diego from 1980-1995. DONOR Wanda D. and Cam L. Garner DATE EST. DATE EST. Kwan So is president of EVG Enterprises, Inc., a real estate investment firm. New tech for controlling genetic inheritance and genome engineering 1985 CHAIR HOLDER Not currently filled, Rohr Chair in Pacific International Relations, The chair was established to fund research, teaching and lecturing activities in support of the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies unique Pacific Studies curriculum. 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