how should I write my first email to co-supervisor?

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Two ideas only. I don't think you need to praise him in an initial note. Just mention the general area in AI that you want to explore.

But the meeting should be at his convenience. Rather than tell him when you are available, let him set the meeting. If necessary you can indicate when you cannot meet if that is relevant.

You can thank him and tell him you are looking forward to working with him when you actually meet.

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Updated on August 01, 2022

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  • nikki
    nikki over 1 year

    My supervisor introduced me to a professor who has (already) accepted to be my co-supervisor, and wanted me to contact him and make an appointment. I want to write an email, but I do not know exactly what to write. My supervisor raved about his knowledge.

    How can I explain my purpose of contacting?

    Is the following a good email?

    Dear xx

    My name is ++++ , and I am a master student and my supervisor is Dr.+++++.

    First of all, I would like to thank you for agreeing to be my co-supervisor.

    I have read and heard a lot about your achievements and your extensive research experience in the field of artificial intelligence systems. so, I would like to discuss with you on topics such as AI, Machine learning which will help me get started in the right direction.

    Would it be possible to meet with you to further discuss?

    I am available Days and Times.

    Kind Regards,

    ++++++

    XX

    • Dawn
      Dawn over 5 years
      Perhaps thank him for agreeing to be your cosupervisor?
    • nikki
      nikki over 5 years
      could you explain more? what other things should I include?
    • Austin Henley
      Austin Henley over 5 years
      We don't know what you should write either. We need more context -- what is the purpose of this email? Have you met the person before?
    • nikki
      nikki over 5 years
      @Austin Henley no, I have not met him before. and I am going to make an appointment. and meet him for the first time.
    • Dawn
      Dawn over 5 years
      Well then you should also ask about meeting!
    • nikki
      nikki over 5 years
      @Dawn what do you mean? I did not get you.
    • Thomas
      Thomas over 5 years
      The content of the email depends on what you want. You haven't specified what you want in your question, so we can't tell you what to write. I'm voting to close as unclear.
    • allo
      allo over 5 years
      Do not overthink it: phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=1047
    • Elad Den
      Elad Den over 5 years
      XX means kiss kiss, no? I'd drop that. Keep in mind that your co-suepervisor, though respected and awesome, is a person, and is not likely to go berserk because a student made a little error in an email. Also, wouldn't it be interesting if that co-supervisor is active in this forum?
    • Flyto
      Flyto over 5 years
      This question was closed as unclear, so the asker edited it... by removing all but one word? I am very confused.
    • Nobody
      Nobody over 5 years
      Please do not vandalize your own post. Thanks.
  • nikki
    nikki over 5 years
    what do you mean? in this part "Just mention the general area in AI that you want to explore."
  • Solar Mike
    Solar Mike over 5 years
    @nikki2 Buffy gave you a good outline - so just give a simple explanation of the focus of your research.