Ava
PhD candidate
Expertise
Physics, astrophysics, galaxy evolution, observational astrophysics, computational astrophysics
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Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.
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Jacob
PhD
Expertise
Physics, math, engineering
Bruno
PhD candidate
Expertise
quantum communication, quantum optics, quantum computing, quantum dynamics, computational materials science, computational physics, language models, machine learning (esp applications to quantum), physics communication and education
William
PhD
Expertise
Theoretical physics, astrophysics, cosmology, cybersecurity
Christian
PhD candidate
Expertise
Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum computers, Quantum information theory, information theory, quantum optics, optics, electromagnetism, Lasers, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, LIGO, Feedback and Control Systems
Josh
MS
Expertise
radar signal processing, simulations, integrated circuits, robotics, atmospheric analysis
Pedro
PhD
Expertise
Computer science, scientific computing, high-performance computing, parallel computing, GPU computing, numerical analysis, linear algebra, differential equations, physics simulations
Raymond
PhD candidate
Expertise
propulsion systems, plasmas, space environments (e.g., meteoroids), fluid dynamics
Ofer
PhD
Expertise
physics of living systems; quantitative data analysis; computational projects; biological theory; applied mathematics
Ri
PhD candidate
Expertise
superconductivity, batteries, physics, math, fractals, semiconductors and solar cells, sustainable energy technology, applied computer programming projects related to physics or math, STEM education improvements (either through a social lens or through pedagogy lens)
Alex
MS
Expertise
Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Signal Processing, Wireless Communications,
Sam
PhD
Expertise
Soft Matter Physics, Learning in Physical Systems, Machine Learning, Friction, Granular Media
Brooke
PhD candidate
Expertise
Biomechanics, organismal biology, anatomy, evolutionary biology, ecology
Silpa
PhD
Expertise
Material Science, Nanotechnology, Manufacturing, Semiconductors
Nate
PhD candidate
Expertise
Aerospace Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Control Systems, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
Johanna
PhD candidate
Expertise
Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Gravitational Lensing, Coding in python or C++, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics. Projects to code physics simulations.
Akihiro
PhD candidate
Expertise
physics, systems neuroscience, microscopy, neural correlates of behavior
Matthew
PhD
Expertise
Medical Imaging, Medical Physics, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis/Processing, Artificial Intelligence
Quantum
PhD
Expertise
mechanical engineering (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluids). entrepreneurship (cleantech, social enterprise).
Madeline
PhD
Expertise
Astrophysics, Physics, STEM Education, Integrating computer science into science disciplines, How students learn and think about science, How to make science education more effective and/or equitable