Our faculty are not content to trod well-worn engineering paths. Instead, they are driven to pursue innovations in teaching, research that address truly complex challenges, and to pursue worldwide leadership roles in their fields. See Also: Emeritus Faculty Directory.
UVA Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsProfessor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Maïté Brandt-Pearce is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Virginia . She joined UVA after receiving her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Rice University…
Professor of Surgery, Medicine, and Biomedical EngineeringChief, Transplant Division, Department of Surgery
Dr. Brayman has over thirty years of experience as a surgeon and a leader in research and clinical trials. His work shows his commitment to better outcomes for patients through advanced research in the lab. Dr. Brayman is a member of 60 professional and scientific societies and is a…
Associate Director of Research, Center for Diabetes Technology, School of MedicineProfessor, School of Medicine
Dr. Marc Breton’s research is centered on bringing engineering techniques such as mathematical modeling, simulation, signal processing and automatic control into the field of medicine and clinical practice. Dr. Breton has participated in the design of the first (and to date only)…
W.S. Calcott ProfessorFounding Director of the Data Science InstituteCo-Director of the Translation Health Institute of Virginia
Dr. Brown is Founding Director of the Data Science Institute, the W.S. Calcott Professor in the Systems and Information Engineering Department and Co-Director of the Translational Health Institute of Virginia, University of Virginia.
David’s research group conducts experimental and theoretical studies of energy transport/conversion mechanisms and material properties across multiple length scales and temperature ranges. The primary motivation is the thermal management of hypersonic vehicles, electronic devices, and other engineering systems.
Assistant Professor of Systems EngineeringDirector of Professional Programs in Systems EngineeringDirector of Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Systems Engineering
Matt Burkett joined the University of Virginia faculty in 2022 after holding several positions in the private sector as the Vice President of Research for the investment firm, LOC Advisers, and as a Senior Director for Data & Analytics at the Ankura Consulting Group.
Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Currently Recruiting
Kory Burns is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering starting Summer 2024. Kory obtained a B.S. in Chemistry from Valdosta State University, an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (Nuclear Engineering Program).
Heinz and Doris Wilsdorf Distinguished Research Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringAssociate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Currently Recruiting
James T Burns is Heinz and Doris Wilsdorf Distinguished Research Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from the US Air Force Academy in 2002, M.S. from UVA in 2006, and Ph.D. from UVA in 2010.
Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering (by courtesy)Assistant Professor of Chemistry (by courtesy)
Currently Recruiting
My lab’s research lies at the interface of soft (bio)materials and biology. We seek to understand and control the interactions between soft (bio)materials and living systems to solve challenges in sustainability and health. We do this using a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches.
Benton H. Calhoun received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Science from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, in 2000. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA, in 2002 and 2006, respectively.
