Eric Bell studies the physics of galaxy formation and growth using large survey datasets in concert with rich simulation datasets. His current areas of interest are in understanding the effects that galaxy mergers have on the disks, bulges and black holes of galaxies, how these mergers affect their satellite galaxies, and the processes that cause star formation to slow or stop completely in galaxies. Bell is also deeply involved in work to use institutional data to advance equity in our courses and majors, and to improve climate at the University of Michigan.