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Graduate Advisors
Graduate advisors are here to help you with any initial content-related problems you may encounter with your degree. They are your first stop when trying to decide what courses to take or when you need help navigating your relationship with your major professor. Graduate advisors are also required to approve your annual student progress report and any official Graduate Studies forms you may need.
Jiandi Wan
Professor & Graduate Program Chair
3094 Bainer Hall
[email protected]
Ambarish Kulkarni
Professor
3100 Bainer Hall
[email protected]
Nael El-Farra
Professor
3110 Bainer
[email protected]
Somen Nandi
Adjuct Faculty: Founder & Managing Director, Global Healthshare Initiative
1035 Academic Surge
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Coleman Kronawitter
Professor
3096 Bainer
[email protected]
Staff Advisors
Staff advisors are here to help you with the logistical aspects of obtaining your degree at UC Davis. They are your first stop for form, policy or procedure-related questions. They are also a great first resource to ask if you’re not sure where to go for something or if you have a general question.
Ryan Gorsiski
Student Services Manager
3049 Ghausi Hall
[email protected]
530-752-7952
Ryan was born in Petaluma, California and raised in towns around the Bay Area. He is a proud alumni of Sacramento State after transferring from Santa Rosa Junior College. He graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and then with an M.A. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies. He previously worked as an advisor at Sacramento State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and as the Undergraduate Programs Coordinator for the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering Departments at UC Davis. Ryan is passionate to work with Engineering students by providing them with the tools and resources for self-discovery and pursue of their degree. Fun Fact: Ryan owns a one-eyed cat named Odin.
Maria Arellano
Graduate Program Coordinator
[email protected]
530-752-6038
Maria was born in Mexico and her family immigrated when she was very young. She grew up in the tiny town of Tulelake in Northern California. Maria is a first-generation college student and proud alumna of UC Davis. She graduated with a double major in International Relations with an emphasis on peace and security and Spanish. Maria is passionate about assisting students in their pursuit, transition, and journey through UC Davis and to provide them with the tools and resources to start and continue their education and careers. Fun fact: Maria traveled to Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2011
