The Postgraduate Mentor Scheme is a student support network for prospective University of Birmingham students. The mentors are experienced postgraduates who currently study in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham, and they will offer help and advice from a student perspective.
You can contact each mentor by email with any questions until September 2013.You do not need to have applied to contact the mentors, they can help general enquirers, applicants as well as offer-holders.
It is important to remember that responses are from a student perspective. The mentors can provide insight into areas including accommodation for students, campus life, the city of Birmingham, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, the course, and the transition into postgraduate study with the University.
You will be able to view the mentor profiles using the sections below. Please feel free to contact the mentors directly using the emails provided alongside their profiles.
If you need any further assistance, please contact the mentor scheme organiser, Jon Cheek, using: j.f.cheek@bham.ac.uk
School of Chemistry
Jennifer Aponte (Email using: j.aponte@bham.ac.uk)
Studying for a PhD in Chemistry.
A student from France and can advise on moving to Birmingham.
Has a good knowledge of the campus and can provide information on facilities and offer advice on studying.
School of Chemical Engineering
Fabricio Marques (Email using: F.Marques@bham.ac.uk)
Studying for a PhD in Chemical Engineering.
An international student from Brazil and can offer advice on adapting to the UK culture.
Has lived in Birmingham since 2007, completing a BEng in the same subject and can advise on all aspects of the School.
School of Civil Engineering
Janvi Shah (Email using: j.shah@bham.ac.uk)
Current Civil Engineering PhD student
Previously completed an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Management with the University.
School of Computer Science
Ayush Joshi (Email using: a.joshi.1@bham.ac.uk)
Studying a PhD at the School of Computer Science
Completed an MSc in School of Computer Science and can advise on studying and settling in Birmingham
Involved with the Student guild and can advice on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as well as advice on social life.
School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chunyang Xu (Email using: C.Xu@bham.ac.uk)
Studying for a PhD in Electronic System and Signal Processing.
From China and can advise students from a similar background.
Has previously studied for an MPhil at the University of Birmingham and can advise on both taught and research courses.
School of Mathematics
Joe Lewis (Email using: JXL925@bham.ac.uk)
Studying for an MSc in MORSE at the school of Mathematics.
Very familiar with everything the University and city have to offer; from social activities to sports and societies and can offer advice on all aspects of student life.
School of Metallurgy and Materials
Sam Cruchley (Email using S.Cruchley@bham.ac.uk)
Studying for a PhD in the School of Metallurgy and Materials.
Has studied at the University for five years, and can advise on any aspect of University life.
Is actively involved in sports and can advise widely on sport in the University.
School of Physics and Astronomy
Yang-chun Xie (Email using: Y.C.Xie@bham.ac.uk)
Studying for a PhD in Nanoscale Physics.
From China and can provide advice on living in a foreign country.
Has a good knowledge of the campus and can provide information on facilities and offer advice on studying.
School of Mechanical Engineering
Janvi Shah (Email using: j.shah@bham.ac.uk)
Current Civil Engineering PhD student researching with the School of Mechanical Engineering
Previously completed an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Management with the University
Familiar with Indian communities in the University and can advise on settling into university life