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Idil Akin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. Her research focuses on post-wildfire slope stability, biogeotechnics, unsaturated soil mechanics, and the behavior of expansive clay. She has published extensively in these areas and has contributed significantly to the understanding of soil behavior and stability conditions following wildfires. Akin’s academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she developed her expertise in geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics. She is actively engaged in both teaching and research, mentoring students and collaborating with industry partners to apply her findings in real-world scenarios.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.