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## Advisor Style & Mentorship During my second-to-last year as his PhD student (one of only two PhD students under his supervision, the other being in their first year), I often sought his input on certain notations and aspects of my work. However, he consistently dismissed my concerns, saying there was no urgency. Despite my repeated attempts to... Read More

## Advisor Style & Mentorship Micromanaging, emotionally volatile and extremely toxic. Joining her lab in any capacity is the worst decision you can make. ## Expectations for PhD Students She needs to physically see you working on weekends, if not be ready to constantly hear you are unmotivated, no matter how much effort you put into your work.... Read More

## Advisor Style & Mentorship Prof. Olga Fink has limited involvement with the technical depth of Ph.D. projects, which makes it difficult for her to provide meaningful high-level guidance. As a result, students often receive little strategic direction. When a chosen approach proves ineffective, even if it was previously approved by her,... Read More

Arrogant and unhelpful. He doesn't treat international students well. He doesn't try to understand international students' struggles, and he doesn't explain things clearly to international students. He's unwilling to help any international... Read More

He's really bad. He's an oppressor of students. He helps other academics bully students and cover up their misbehaviours. He lies a lot to protect his own status and to protect his colleagues who bully students. He never wants to protect any... Read More

The problem with this website is that if an advisor sees this, it isn't too hard to figure out who wrote it from the advisor's perspective. I want to write many more details, but it could easily expose all his students to harm. I will speak generally about Ghassan: * He doesn't know much about Machine Learning, but micro manages students as if he... Read More

## Advisor Style & Mentorship ego driven and highly hierarchical. doesn't respect phds or postdocs. does not offer even opportunities and has no issue denying acknowledgement to early career researchers or assistant professors on a lower scale. favors those that compliment him excessively, irrespective of their professional merits or achievements.... Read More

## Advisor Style & Mentorship He is the kind of mentors or principal investigators (PIs) who maintain a facade of support and friendliness, but his ambiguity and lack of genuine investment in your growth reveal their true indifference. They avoid clear communication, withhold meaningful guidance, and refuse to dedicate the necessary time, energy,... Read More

## Advisor Style & Mentorship Serious communication issues due to language barrier. This often results in confusion during experimental planning and delays in projects. If you're expecting structured mentorship or thoughtful discussion, this lab is not the place. The advisor is authoritarian and controlling. Student input is often dismissed, and... Read More

## Advisor Style & Mentorship Sink or swim. Nothing is ever his fault, and if it was, it's because you made him do it. In lab meetings he will constantly interrupt the presenter and mansplain the topic back to the student. I once watched him interrupt a postdoc so much that he basically gave the talk on the postdoc's topic. He mostly checks in on... Read More