Caltech is home to more than 400 full-time and visiting scholars and researchers whose areas of expertise cover a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines and who can comment on key global issues. Let us connect you with the Caltech expert you're looking for.

Frances H. Arnold

Dick and Barbara Dickinson Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biochemistry

Arnold's protein engineering research addresses central issues in protein design and the evolution of new biocatalysts.

 

Harry A. Atwater, Jr.

Howard Hughes Professor and Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science; Director, Resnick Sustainability Institute

Harry Atwater is an expert in electronic materials devices.

 

Jean-Philippe Avouac

Earle C. Anthony Professor of Geology; Director, Tectonic Observatory

Jean-Philippe Avouac is an expert in active tectonics.

 

David Baltimore

Robert Andrews Millikan Professor of Biology; President Emeritus

David Baltimore is an expert on the immune system and AIDS.

 

Barry C. Barish

Ronald and Maxine Linde Professor of Physics, Emeritus

Barry Barish is an expert in gravitational waves.

 

Jacqueline K. Barton

Arthur and Marian Hanisch Memorial Professor and Professor of Chemistry; Chair, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Barton's research on the electrical properties of DNA has revealed previously unknown DNA damage and repair processes and related cell-wide signaling.

 

James (Jim) Beck

George W. Housner Professor of Engineering and Applied Science

James L. Beck is an expert in earthquake engineering.

 

Paul M. Bellan

Professor of Applied Physics

Paul Bellan is an expert in plasma physics.

 

Christopher E. Brennen

Richard L. and Dorothy M. Hayman Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus

Christopher Brennen is an expert in fluid flow.

 

John Brewer

Eli and Edye Broad Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences; Professor of History and Literature

John Brewer is an expert in early modern British history and literature.