
ECS Advisors
Advisors
We are available by email and by appointment scheduled through Microsoft Bookings (please see advisor page for individual links).
All virtual appointments will be held using Microsoft Teams.
Persons with disabilities may submit a request for accommodations to participate in any virtual appointments or live events at UT Dallas’ ADA website. You may also call (972) 883-5331 for assistance or send an email to [email protected]. All Requests should be received no later than 2 business days prior to the event.
Open the Sections Below to Find Your Assigned Advisor
Please email all registration requests to [email protected].
Advisors for Biomedical Engineering >>
First Letters of Your Last Name | Your Assigned Advisor |
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Hg – P | Nasreen Hasan |
Q – Z | Anna Cortez |
Advisors for Computer Engineering >>
First Letters of Your Last Name | Your Assigned Advisor |
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A – L | Kavita Dassanayake |
M – Z | Leah Edwards |
Advisors for Computer Science >>
First Letters of Your Last Name | Your Assigned Advisor |
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A – Az | Kavita Dassanayake |
B – Ce | Leah Edwards |
Cf – Gn | Jason Pooler | Go – Ho | Abraham Taha |
Hp – I | Helena Stevenson |
J – Kh | Kanika Thompson |
Ki – M | Michael Scarrell |
N – Pl | Helena Stevenson |
Pm – St | Abraham Taha |
Su – Z | Kanika Thompson |

Helena Stevenson
Academic Advisor II
(Hp – I,N – Pl)
ECSS 2.716
972-883-6542
Email
Book an Appointment

Kanika Thompson
Academic Advisor II
(J – Kh, Su – Z)
ECSS 2.502
972-883-6550
Email
Book an Appointment
Advisors for Electrical Engineering >>
First Letters of Your Last Name | Your Assigned Advisor |
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A – L | Kavita Dassanayake |
M – Z | Leah Edwards |
Advisors for Mechanical Engineering >>
First Letters of Your Last Name | Your Assigned Advisor |
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Hg – P | Nasreen Hasan |
Q – Z | Anna Cortez |
Advisors for Software Engineering >>
First Letters of Your Last Name | Your Assigned Advisor |
---|---|
A – Az | Kavita Dassanayake |
B – Ce | Leah Edwards |
Cf – Gn | Jason Pooler |
Go – Ho | Abraham Taha |
Hp – I | Helena Stevenson |
J – Kh | Kanika Thompson |
Ki – M | Michael Scarrell |
N – Pl | Helena Stevenson |
Pm – St | Abraham Taha |
Su – Z | Kanika Thompson |

Helena Stevenson
Academic Advisor II
(Hp – I,N – Pl)
ECSS 2.714
972-883-2003
Email
Book an Appointment

Kanika Thompson
Academic Advisor II
(J – Kh, Su – Z)
ECSS 2.502
972-883-6550
Email
Book an Appointment
Advisors for Readmission, Academic Recovery, Second Baccalaureate Degree and General Advising >>
Other Staff >>
Becky Bales
Staff in training
Jason Pooler
Staff in training
Kavita Dassanayake
Staff in training
Grant Nickles
Staff in training
Faculty Advisors >>
Faculty Advisors are now available to assist students with career questions.
What could you discuss with a Faculty Advisor?
- What is the difference between the ECS programs?
- How does my choice of program affect my career and job opportunities?
- What electives should I take to make my education more rounded?
- If I want to work toward a senior design project, what are my options?
- What are my options for independent study?
- How do I contact a professor?
- How can I get some practical work experience?
- How do I best prepare for graduate school?
- What are the advantages to me in terms of my objectives?
- How do I decide on a career?
- What type of jobs should I expect to find in my major when I graduate?
- What additional resources does the University offer?