Elizabeth L Ambos, Ph.D.

About me

I am currently serving as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Initiatives and Partnerships at the California State University Office of the Chancellor. In that role, I support California State University (CSU) system research and sponsored programs efforts, fostering external and internal support for CSU mission-related initiatives and partnerships that may involve multiple campuses, including support from federal and state government and private foundations. I also serve as Academic Affairs' liaison to Business and Finance in the areas of sponsored programs compliance, government relations, and University advancement, working with the Director for Sponsored Programs administration.

My research has focused on two main areas: crustal and upper mantle structure, particularly at plate boundary zones; and high resolution geophysical imaging of shallow subsurface features, principally active faults and archaeological sites.