dissertation supervisor
[/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/]
nounpl: dissertation supervisors
orientador de dissertação
1. An academic advisor or mentor who oversees and guides a student's dissertation research and writing process
My dissertation supervisor provided valuable feedback on my research methodology.
Meu orientador de dissertação forneceu comentários valiosos sobre minha metodologia de pesquisa.
2. A faculty member responsible for ensuring the quality and completion of a graduate student's thesis work
The dissertation supervisor must approve the final manuscript before submission.
O orientador de dissertação deve aprovar o manuscrito final antes da apresentação.
In Brazil, the 'orientador de dissertação' holds significant academic authority and is essential for master's degree completion. The relationship is typically formal yet collaborative. In Portuguese universities, the term 'orientador de tese' is preferred, and PhD supervisors may have more autonomy than master's supervisors. In the USA, 'dissertation advisor' is common for doctoral work, while 'thesis advisor' is used for master's level work.
Related Idioms & Phrases
work under someone's supervision
take someone on as a supervisor
report to one's supervisor
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