Comments from students who nominated him include:
“Jané Kondev's mentoring accomplishments are outstanding. He inspires
(students) and leads them to accomplish amazing results. His style is supportive
and positive, with a combination of enthusiasm, insight and a depth of knowledge
in his field that is remarkable.”
“He makes even rather esoteric material not only accessible but exciting for a
wide range of students at all levels and from all backgrounds. His students have
won prizes for their research, and gone on to top graduate programs.”
“His lectures were so well organized and so clearly presented that one could
practically see the ideas taking shape in the air, and one could then catch and
assimilate them easily, or even twist some of them and throw them back to the
professor. He would catch the bouncing ideas with no problem (he’s one of the
most responsive professors to students’ opinions), and juggle with them for our
amusement…"