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Administration

Photo of Francesco Paesani

Paesani, Francesco

Professor and Department Chair

Academic leader of the department responsible for all aspects of its mission.


Phone Number: 858-822-3383
Email: fpaesani@ucsd.edu
Photo of Thomas Bussey

Bussey, Thomas

Teaching Professor and Vice Chair of Undergraduate Education

In cooperation with the Chair, oversee all aspects of the undergraduate program.

Office: Urey Hall 6218 
Phone Number: 858-822-6665  
Email: tbussey@ucsd.edu
Valerie Schmidt

Schmidt, Valerie

Vice Chair for Graduate Education and Affairs

Phone Number: 858-534-0935
Email: vschmidt@ucsd.edu
Alina Schimpf

Schimpf, Alina

Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Advocacy


Email: aschimpf@ucsd.edu

Xiong, Wei

Vice Chair for Operations and Development


Email: w2xiong@ucsd.edu

Sears, Heather

Chief Administrative Officer

The executive level business leader  the department with demonstrated expertise in university administration, with special interests in resource management in a scientific department.

Office: Urey Hall Addn 2040I
Phone Number: 858-534-0212
Email: hsears@ucsd.edu

Ware, Jordan

Executive Assistant

Provide administrative support for the Chair and Chief Administrative Officer.

Office: Urey Hall Addn 2050
Phone Number: 858-534-3577
Email: jrware@ucsd.edu
Hours: M/T/Th: Onsite
W/F: Remote
7:00am - 3:30pm