13 of the most impressive professors at Stanford

Stanford is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

In fact, we named it the No. 2 college in America on this year's best colleges list.

The Ivy League of the West is an incubator for future tech stars and entrepreneurs and home to some of the world's most innovative researchers and teachers.

From writers to mathematicians, Stanford's professors are accomplished and inspiring, both in and out of the classroom.

Here are 13 of the most impressive professors at Stanford right now.