Graduate Program Directory

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Last updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Faculty Graduate Program Advisor

Dr. Trevor Hayton

  • Deals with all graduate matters affecting the Department and represents the Department in dealings with the Graduate Division

  • Serves as chair of the Area Advisors Committee

  • May be consulted for academic advising throughout your program of study

  • Forms and petitions requiring the signature of the Departmental Graduate Advisor must be signed by the faculty graduate advisor

Staff Graduate Program Advisor

Bianca Chavarin

  • Graduate Student Advising and Support

  • Tracks Graduate Student Degree Progression

  • Coordinates New Graduate Recruitment and Orientation

  • Administrative support to ChemPD

Area Advisors

Main Goals of the Committee
Help students to succeed in their programs of study by offering advice on selecting a research advisor and making timely progress toward the degree.Encourage students to stay on track and graduate on time.Enhance each student’s experience in graduate school by fostering a positive learning environment.

Biochemistry - Dr. Yang Hai

Inorganic - Dr. Mahdi Abu-Omar

Materials - Dr. Quyen Nguyen

Organic - Dr. Liming Zhang

Physical - Dr. Lior Sepuaru

  • Guidance in course selection and matters related to the student’s technical program

  • Advising and consultation throughout a student’s program of study and may be required to sign certain forms

  • Advice related to personal or academic challenges they are facing in graduate school

Year 1

  • September - Meet with incoming graduate students during New Grad Academic Training to advise on course selection. Some areas require a specific set of courses for all students while others will vary to fit each individual student’s needs and interests.

  • Mid-Year/Winter Quarter - Meet with students for a progress check to make sure they are doing well in classes, succeeding with their teaching assignments, and finding a research group.

Year 2

  • August - Send an email reminder to students regarding the NSF GRFP proposal. Include guidelines and deadlines.

  • Fall Quarter - Meet with students to help with topic selection, proposal writing, and proposal submission. If requested, read proposals and offer feedback.Track proposal submissions.

  • Spring Quarter - Send an email reminder regarding the advancement to candidacy exam and associated deadlines (must be completed by the end of summer quarter).Upon request, meet with students to provide advice on planning and preparing for the exam.

Year 3-5

Continue to monitor students’ progress.If a student has not graduated by the summer of the 5thyear, consult with both the student and his or her primary advisor.