Program Advisors

Winter 2026

In addition to advisors in the Science Advising Centre who can answer questions about all undergraduate science programs, Undergraduate Program Advisors can help with questions about courses, research interests, or further opportunities in your specific area of study. Once students have declared their major, they are encouraged to meet with their respective program advisor.

You can contact your program advisor at the below email to set up a time to meet, or drop by their office hours, if available

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Computing ScienceComputing Science & Business Administration

Earth Science 

Engineering

Environmental Science

Forensic Science

Geography

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

 

 


Astrophysics and Physics

Dr. Ian Short
ian.short@smu.ca 
Atrium 324 Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00pm 


Biology

Dr. David Dansereau
david.dansereau@smu.ca
Science 130 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 10:00 - 11:00am


Chemistry

Dr. Clarissa Sit
clarissa.sit@smu.ca 


Computing Science / Computing Science & Business Administration

Dr. Yasushi Akiyama
yasushi.akiyama@smu.ca
McNally North 132 Thursdays 4:00 - 5:15pm


Earth Science

Dr. Erin Adlakha
erin.adlakha@smu.ca
Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00pm & Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00pm 


Engineering

Donald MacNeil
don.macneil@smu.ca 


Environmental Science

Dr. Aldona Wiacek
aldona.wiacek@smu.ca 
Atrium 308 or Zoom, by appointment 


Forensic Science

Dr. Tim Frasier 
forensics@smu.ca
Science 327


Geography

Dr. Jason Grek-Martin 
jason.grekmartin@smu.ca 


Mathematics

Dr. Wendy Finbow-Singh
wendy.finbow-singh@smu.ca


Psychology

Dr. Jason Ivanoff 
jason.ivanoff@smu.ca

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