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Zephyr Frank is a Gildred Professor in Latin American Studies and a Professor in Environmental Social Sciences at Stanford University. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and holds a courtesy appointment in the Iberian Latin American Cultures. Since joining Stanford in 2000, he has contributed significantly to the field through his research in history and social sciences, focusing particularly on urban studies and the spatial history of Latin America. He has been involved in various leadership roles, including director of the Urban Studies program and the Center for Spatial Textual Analysis. With numerous accolades, Professor Frank has been recognized for his excellence in teaching, including the Walter J. Gores Award. His research interests include urbanization, historical demography, and the socio-economic transformations in Latin America. He has published extensively and played a key role in collaborative projects aimed at reconstructing the history and demographics of Brazil.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and research in History and Environmental Social Sciences.
Program Urban Studies • Stanford University
Oversseeing urban studies program initiatives.
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais • Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Guest faculty position.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Promoted role in teaching and research.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Entry-level academic position focusing on research and teaching.
Illinois State University • Illinois
Lecturing on history courses.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.