Faculty Mentor Spotlight

At Stony Brook, we believe that great mentorship is the cornerstone of discovery, growth, and academic success. Our Faculty Mentor Spotlight series celebrates the exceptional faculty members who go above and beyond to guide, support, and inspire their students and colleagues.

Through their mentorship, they cultivate curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning — leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the classroom or lab.

Mentoring Resources

Jan Bernauer in middle of photo, with colleagues.

Dr. Jan Bernauer

Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Mentorship Insight
Simon Birrer

Dr. Simon Birrer

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Mentorship Insight
Priyadharshini Devarajan

Dr. Priyadharshini Devarajan

Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Mentorship Insight
Christine Gilbert

Dr. Christine Gilbert

Assistant Professor, School of Communication and Journalism and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Mentorship Insight
Jonathan Nelson

Dr. Jonathan Nelson

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Mentorship Insight
Gilbert Rahme

Dr. Gilbert Rahme

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacological Sciences, Renaissance School of Medicine

Mentorship Insight
Suparna Rajaram

Dr. Suparna Rajaram

SUNY Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology

Mentorship Insight