Meet Your Academic Advisor
The Office of Undergraduate Student Services and Advising is the home of the professional advising team and we are here to help you. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to us as we are happy to assist.
In SEAS, the primary advisor for all first year students is the professional advisor and the primary advisor for every sophomore, junior, and senior is their major-specific faculty advisor. For more information including how to contact your primary advisor, please review the information below.
Office of Undergraduate Student Services and Advising
The Office of Undergraduate Student Services and Advising is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET with the exception of University holidays. The office location is Science and Engineering Hall Suite 2500 (2nd Floor) and you can check-in at the Student Services Front Desk.
Contact us: [email protected] or by phone at 202-994-6158
Visit us: Science & Engineering Hall - Suite 2500
Utilizing Your Professional Advisor
The SEAS Professional Advising team is available via email and phone as well as individual virtual and in-person appointments. In addition, your Professional Advisor will host group advising sessions and workshops throughout the year.
We utilize a variety of virtual meeting tools including Zoom, Webex or Google Meet as well in person meeting spaces in Science and Engineering Hall (SEH) Suite 2500 to meet with students. Please consult your professional advisor’s online appointment calendar to find when they are available and whether the format would be virtual or in-person.
Additionally, there are a variety of ways to communicate with your professional advisor including:
Ways to Meet and Communicate
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Your Professional Advisor is available to answer emails Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The best place to email is [email protected], although you are welcome to contact your Professional Advisor via their individual work email as well. Email is the best option for short, simple questions (e.g. What date do I register?).
Note: when emailing any advisor it is important to include your GWID. For security purposes, it is also important to send your message from your GW email account. - General Advising Appointments
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During the Fall and Spring semester when classes are in session, all advisors will have 20-minute virtual and in-person appointments Monday through Friday in both the morning and afternoon (ET). If your advisor’s posted hours do not work with your schedule, please email [email protected] or email your advisor directly through his/her individual work email.
- Drop-in Advising
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Is available during the Fall and Spring semester when classes are in session, Drop-in sessions are limited to 5-10 minutes and are best for short, simple questions. Students with more in-depth questions (e.g. four-year planning, study abroad) should schedule an appointment with their assigned advisor directly. Please note: the on-call advisor for drop-in advising may not be your assigned advisor.
Drop-in Advising for all majors are Wednesdays between 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in SEH Suite 2500. You can check-in at the front desk to determine who is available that day.
- Group Advising Sessions and Workshops
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Additionally, your Professional Advisor will host a number of group advising workshops throughout the year including, but not limited to, rising senior pre-clearances, study abroad, and general first-year advising. Information about how to access these sessions will be made available during specific periods of the academic year and students will be contacted by email with instructions on how to register.
- Special Category Advising Appointments
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Periodically, your advisor may advertise additional advising hours dedicated to special advising topics, such as academic success meetings, goal setting/academic planning and graduation clearances. . These sessions are typically scheduled for 20 to 30 minutes and will be available through the appointment system.
- Request a Call Back
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If you would like to request a call back from a professional advisor, please submit this form and someone from the advising team will get back to you within one business day. Note: during busy times, if we are able to resolve your inquiry you may receive a response via email in lieu of a phone call.
If you would like to request a call back from a professional advisor, please submit this form and someone from the advising team will get back to you within one business day. Note: during busy times, if we are able to resolve your inquiry you may receive a response via email in lieu of a phone call.
Meet the Professional Advising Team
Jonathan Ragone
Executive Director
Pronouns: He/Him/His
[email protected]
Jonathan Ragone is the executive director of undergraduate student services, advising, and records for the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Jonathan comes to SEAS from Stony Brook University in New York, where he formerly was the associate director for undergraduate colleges. During his career, Jonathan has worked in both student and academic affairs, while holding a variety of positions as a residence hall director, assistant director for college housing, academic coordinator for the graduate program in public health, and associate director for undergraduate colleges.
Jonathan received a Bachelor of Science in biology and Master of Arts in liberal studies with a concentration in human resources and education. Additionally, Jonathan has taught undergraduate courses on leadership as part of the Living Learning Center for Leadership Development and its associated academic minor.
London Faust
Assistant Director for Academic Advising
Pronouns: He/Him/His
[email protected]
London Faust is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. London comes to SEAS internally from the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at the George Washington University. London had multiple positions within the student services realm of higher education; the most recent was Senior Student Services Specialist in the CCAS Graduate School.
London received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Political Rhetoric from the University of Maryland at College Park, and he received a Master of Science in Human Services Administration from the University of Baltimore. Furthermore, London taught a section of the First Year Experience course within CCAS.
Advises: All current and prospective students in Applied Science + Technology, Civil Engineering, and Systems Engineering; Select current and prospective Engineering- Undecided students.
Lisa (Drusedum) Redman
Senior Academic Advisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
[email protected]
Lisa (Drusedum) Redman is the Senior Academic Advisor for the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Advising, and Records. Lisa earned her B.A. in Sociology from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and her Masters in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs from West Chester University in 2018. She has previously worked as an Academic Advisor at GW's Milken School of Public Health, and prior to that role, she served as an Education Abroad Coordinator at West Chester University. Lisa and her husband are big Philly sports fans (Go birds!). She also enjoys taking her rescue pup, Lily, on walks around the city with her husband and trying all the different delicious restaurants in and around the DMV.
Advises: All current and prospective students in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering; Current and prospective students in Computer Science student with Last Name L - Z; Select current and prospective Engineering- Undecided students
Jonathan Yoo
Senior Academic Advisor
Pronouns: He/Him/His
[email protected]
Jonathan Yoo is the Senior Academic Advisor for the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Advising, and Records. Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Bowling Green State University and Master of Arts in International Education at The George Washington University. He has over 6 years of work experience in the higher education field, focusing on academic advising and intercultural training. During his free time, he enjoys hiking, visiting museums, playing tennis and hanging out with friends.
Advises: All current and prospective students in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering; Current and prospective students in Computer Science student with Last Name A - K; Select current and prospective Engineering- Undecided students
Elizabeth Cho
Student Services Coordinator, Computer Science
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
[email protected]
Elizabeth Cho is the Student Services Coordinator for Computer Science for the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Advising, and Records.
Elizabeth received her BA in History from UCLA and her M.Ed in Prevention Science and Practice from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has experience working in Academic and Career Advising with undergraduate engineering students and was previously a Professional Advisor in SEAS.
Advises: Computer Science minors and double major students
Rachel Arno
Student Services Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Rachel Arno is a Student Services Coordinator for the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Advising, and Records.
Rachel has held a variety of roles in Academic and Student Affairs including residence life, undergraduate admission, academic advising, academic tutoring, and transfer advising. She received her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Rhode Island College and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, with a concentration in Human Resource Management, from Stony Brook University.
To contact Rachel, email: [email protected]
Megha Patel
Student Services Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
[email protected]
Megha Patel is a Student Services Coordinator for the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Advising, and Records.
Megha earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She has been working in the higher educational sector for over 5 years now and enjoys counseling students on a various topics related to academic and career advising. In her free time, she loves travelling and exploring new cities.
Faculty Advisors by Major
- Biomedical Engineering
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Professor Nathan Choe
SEH B1890
202-994-0636
[email protected]Professor Emilia Entcheva
SEH 5660
202-994-7807
[email protected]Professor Matthew Kay
SEH 5670
202-994-2898
[email protected]Professor Zhenyu Li
SEH 5590
202-994-4272
[email protected]Professor Murray Loew
SEH 6660
202-994-5910
[email protected]Professor Luyao Lu
SEH 6665
202-994-3758
[email protected]Professor Anne-Laure Papa
SEH 5665
202-994-0627
[email protected]Professor Chung Hyuk Park
SEH 6655
202-994-5147
[email protected]Professor Jason Zara
SEH 2885D
202-994-2402
[email protected]Professor Vesna Zderic
SEH 6670
202-994-7593
[email protected] - Civil Engineering
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Professor Sameh S. Badie
SEH 3830
202-994-8803
[email protected]Professor Leila Farhadi
SEH 3850
202-994-8207
[email protected]Professor Samer Hamdar
SEH 3810
202-994-6652
[email protected]Professor Tianshu Li
SEH 3850
202-994-3809
[email protected]Professor Xitong Liu
SEH 3520
202-994-4954
[email protected]Professor Kim Roddis
SEH 3860
202-994-8515
[email protected]Professor Danmeng Shuai
SEH 3530
202-994-0506
[email protected]Professor Pedro Silva
SEH 3820
202-994-4901
[email protected] - Computer Science
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Professor Hyeong-Ah Choi
SEH 5850
202-994-5916
[email protected]Professor Kartik Bulusu
SEH 3640
202-994-3379
[email protected]Professor Kinga Dobolyi
SEH 4655
202-994-4109
[email protected]Professor Rachelle Heller
SEH 4615
202-242-6698
[email protected]Professor Bhagirath Narahari
SEH 4600
202-242-8323
[email protected]Professor James Taylor
SEH 4665
[email protected]Professor Poorvi Vora
SEH 4610
202-994-1864
[email protected]Professor Robert Pless
SEH 4000C
202-994-6779
[email protected] - Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Professor Amir Aslani
SEH 5050
202-994-2342
[email protected] - Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
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Professor Tom Mazzuchi
SEH 2630
202-994-9187
[email protected]Professor Joost Santos
SEH 2830
202-994-1249
[email protected] - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Professor Elias Balaras
SEH 3870
202-994-3326
[email protected]Professor Lorena Barba
SEH 3620
202-994-3715Professor Philippe Bardet
SEH 3580
202-994-2650
[email protected]Professor Charles Garris
SEH 4640
202-994-3646
[email protected]Professor Michael Keidar
SEH 3550
202-994-6929
[email protected]Professor Saniya LeBlanc
SEH 3570
202-994-8436
[email protected]Professor James Lee
SEH 4630
202-994-5971
[email protected]Professor Taeyoung Lee
SEH 3610
202-994-8710
[email protected]Professor Megan Leftwich
SEH 3880
202-994-9830
[email protected]Professor Yongsheng Leng
SEH 4660
202-994-5964
[email protected]Professor Kausik Sarkar
SEH 4550
202-994-2724
[email protected]Professor Yin-Lin Shen
SEH 3630
202-994-5995
[email protected]Professor Steven Shooter
SEH 4620
[email protected]Professor Murray Snyder
SEH 2870
202-994-4706
[email protected]Professor Santiago Solares
SEH 3560
202-994-0372
[email protected]Professor Peng Wei
SEH 3600
202-994-0895
[email protected]
Contacting your Faculty Advisor
Your faculty advisor is available to meet with you throughout the academic year, and the best way to schedule this appointment is to contact them via email. Additionally, many faculty advisors will have regularly scheduled office hours so do not hesitate to ask them if this is the case. Lastly, some questions may be easily discussed over email, so you are welcome to reach out to them via email as well.
Additional Student Services Support
Alexis Renderos
Dean’s Fellow
Academic Success and Retention
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
[email protected]
202-994-6158
Alyssa Ilaria
Dean’s Fellow
Peer Mentorship and the Student Experience
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
[email protected]
202-994-6158
Nathan Pen
Dean’s Fellow
Co-Curricular Engagement: Study Abroad, Undergraduate Research, and Leadership Development
[email protected]
202-994-6158