The Undergraduate Faculty Advising Committee is committed to collaborating with Student Affairs to provide essential resources and organize quarterly panel discussions on relevant topics.

Focused on supporting all students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, we promote participation in research and skill-building opportunities while monitoring their impact on success. We address issues of diversity, equity, and student well-being, gathering feedback to enhance student life.

Click here to read through the Physics-Advising syllabus so that you can understand the scope of advising you will typically receive from faculty in Physics as compared to advising you will typically receive from staff in Physics.

 

Academic Year 2024-25 Undergraduate Faculty Advisors

Tongyan Lin, Chair

Photo of Tongyan Lin Teaching PHYS 105A and 130A in AY24-25.

Kam Arnold

Photo of Kam ArnoldTeaching PHYS 124 in AY24-25.

Gurleen Bal

Photo of Gurleen BalTeaching PHYS 1C, 2A, and 500 in AY24-25. 

Julio Barreiro Guerrero

Photo of Julio Barreiro GuerreroTeaching PHYS 100B and 100C in AY24-25.

R. Sekhar Chivukula

Photo of R. Sekhar ChivukulaTeaching PHYS 4C and 212B in AY24-25.

Olga Dudko

Photo of Olga DudkoTeaching PHYS 2A, 110A, and 177/277 in AY24-25.

Brian Keating

Photo of Brian KeatingTeaching PHYS 162 in AY24-25.

Brian Shotwell

Photo of Brian ShotwellTeaching PHYS 2A, 2C, 2D, 215A, and 500 in AY24-25.

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Philbert Tsai

Photo of Philbert Tsai

Teaching PHYS 1ABC labs and PHYS 1A in AY24-25.

 

 

 

 

    Seeking Faculty Advising

    Students are welcome to reach out to faculty advisors with any questions or to request a 1-on-1 meeting. Please be as specific as possible in your email, so we can best figure out how to assist you

    • For general inquiries about research directions among faculty, we would suggest the Physics 191 course and our  advising events scheduled throughout the year. Note that our faculty advisors do not necessarily have open lab positions. Se the Joining a Physics Faculty Lab or Group spreadsheet for more information. 
    • For advising on the specifics of major requirements, completing your degree, and administrative matters, we would direct you to Staff Advising. 

    Upcoming Events Hosted By Faculty Advising Committee

    • 11/8: Graduate Student Panel: Life in Graduate School (rsvp here)
    • 11/22: Graduate Application Workshop on the Personal Statement