Shaping the next generation of problem solvers
As a highly ranked public policy school in a Tier I research university, the LBJ School attracts nationally and internationally recognized scholars and experts across a range of major policy areas. They come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds: engineering, sociology, economics, history, geography and political science. Many have held senior positions as policymakers at the federal (CIA, Department of Defense, Congressional Research Service, White House, etc.), state and local levels. They lead research and dialogue on today’s most salient public policy and management issues. The majority of faculty members listed here have their primary home appointment in the LBJ School of Public Affairs, making them readily accessible to students and research collaborators.
Faculty
![Abigail Aiken, assistant professor of public affairs; fellow of the Richter Chair in Global Health Policy at the LBJ School](/sites/default/files/styles/200w_x_300h/public/profilephotos/SH_AikenAbigail_web.jpg?itok=8Xk90c-Z)
Abigail R.A. Aiken
Associate Professor of Public Affairs; Fellow of the Richter Chair in Global Health Policy![Dr. Jacqueline L. Angel](/sites/default/files/styles/200w_x_300h/public/2024-06/Angel_Jacqui.jpg?itok=G4fNx8e5)
Jacqueline L. Angel
Wilbur J. Cohen Professor of Health and Social Policy and Professor of SociologyElizabeth Bell
Assistant Professor![Emily Bhanderi Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/200w_x_300h/public/2023-11/einsohn_emily_professional-photo.jpg?itok=650qMOTv)
Emily Bhandari
Executive Director, The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement; Assistant Professor of Practice![LBJ School Dean JR DeShazo](/sites/default/files/styles/200w_x_300h/public/profilephotos/Jr%20Headshot%20Edit%2001%20_0.png?itok=OhndvtoU)
JR DeShazo
Dean; J. J. “Jake” Pickle Regents Chair in Public Affairs; Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Chair in National Policy