Dr. Ross Avilla received a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Davis in 2013. He has been teaching at UC Merced ever since, where he is a Continuing Lecturer in the Psychological Sciences department.

Dr. Avilla teaches a range of courses including Human Sexuality, Intimate Relationships, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Research Methods, and Introduction to Psychology. He also conducts research on interpersonal relationships and the experience of first-generation college students.