Faculty and Academics in Residence
FACULTY IN RESIDENCE
The Faculty in Residence is a faculty member who teaches at the University of Alberta and lives in the residence community.
For students living in Nîpisîy House, Peter Lougheed Hall, Aspen House, Maple House, Pinecrest House, Tamarack House.
- Learn more about postgraduate programs, like Medicine or Law.
- Receive tips in studying and time management.
- Get help making a presentation or writing a term paper.
- Get help with a thesis or research project.
- Get help putting together a CV, resume or cover letter.
Moin
Moin Yahya teaches in the Faculty of Law and has been the Faculty in Residence on and off since 2007. He works to enhance students’ academic success and personal development by running academic programs and providing students with informal academic counselling.
Contact
myahya@ualberta.ca
Nîpisîy House office 114
ACADEMICS IN RESIDENCE
The Academics in Residence are Master’s and PhD students who study at the University of Alberta and live in Lister.
- Get advice about transitioning into university life or living in residence.
- Get information about doing research during your undergrad.
- Get tips in time management, presenting and doing group work.
- Get information about going to grad school.
- Get help with a presentation or term paper.
- Get help putting together a CV, resume or cover letter.
Yoojin Choi
Yoojin Choi is pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (Specialization). She is passionate about supporting students’ academic development and personal well-being through active involvement in community, academic, and career-focused initiatives.
Contact
Tanay Kumar
Tanay Kumar is a PhD graduate student in the Faculty of Engineering and has been an Academic in Residence since 2024. He provides guidance on transitioning to university and residence life, time management and handling course loads, graduate school and future career preparation, and crafting strong CVs, resumes, and cover letters.
Additionally, he supports students’ academic growth and personal development by addressing a wide range of academic questions, organizing programs, holding one-on-one meetings, discussing challenges and available resources, and providing informal academic guidance.