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Research Program Mentors

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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Sam

Sam

Industry expert

Expertise

NCAA, NFL, NASCAR, and NBA industry experience; consulting across sports business and analytics; DraftKings analytics; published sports economics research; SQL, Python, and R programming; Tableau data visualization; Microsoft Office Suite; strategic insights in sponsorship, ticketing, and fan engagement.

Kyle

Kyle

PhD

Expertise

Energy storage, climate change, heat transfer

Courtney

Courtney

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Genetics, biology, chemistry, medicine/human disease related projects, data science / coding in R unix or python

Frank

Frank

PhD candidate

Expertise

Economics, Python, Optimization, Engineering

Laura

Laura

MS

Expertise

Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Reef Restoration, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Jessica

Jessica

PhD

Expertise

biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, Korean language, bioethics, art, life science communications

Parisa

Parisa

DMA

Expertise

Acoustic and electroacoustic music composition; Music Entrepreneurship; Music Production; Music Theory, Sound Design/Introduction to DAWs

Imantha

Imantha

Master of Health Administration

Expertise

Master of Healthcare Administration. I also have a BS in Biology.

Carina

Carina

PhD

Expertise

Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Environmental Health

Pieter

Pieter

PhD

Expertise

Stem Cell Biology, Tissue Regeneration, Metabolism, Aging, Image Processing

Claire

Claire

MSW

Expertise

Public health, reproductive health, sexual health, violence prevention, advocacy, clinical therapy

William

William

Industry expert

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analysis and Software Development with a focus on data reporting and management

Freddy

Freddy

MD/PhD

Expertise

Cancer, optics, imaging, nanotechnology, engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, pathology, laboratory medicine, transfusion medicine

Hossein

Hossein

PhD

Expertise

Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Cloud computing, Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamic modeling, Process Modeling

Ievgeniia

Ievgeniia

PhD

Expertise

Ukraine, Ukrainian history and literature, the Renaissance and the Reformation in Western Europe, Eastern European and Russian history.

Victoria

Victoria

PhD

Expertise

Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Research, Communication, Consulting,Cancer,Entrepreneurship

Jessie

Jessie

PhD candidate

Expertise

Geology, paleontology, paleobiology, geochemistry, cephalopods, earth history, evolution, marine science, marine conservation, climate change

Kelly

Kelly

PhD

Expertise

museum studies, performance studies, dance studies, ethnography, performance and politics, Latin American studies, theatre history, women's studies, creative projects, playwriting

Jeff

Jeff

PhD candidate

Expertise

Statistical Analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, sports analytics. Statistical analysis in topics such as politics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, public health, medicine, and sports such as football, soccer, basketball, and baseball/softball. Biostatistical Analysis, including longitudinal studies and survival analysis

Charlotte

Charlotte

MArch

Expertise

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Sustainable Design, Environmental Design, Permaculture, Bioconstruction, Vernacular Architecture, Climate Responsive Design, GIS Mapping, Design Research, Environmental Justice, Human-Centered Design