Henry
PhD candidate
Expertise
Elementary number theory, analytic number theory, algebraic number theory, root systems
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.
Julia
PhD candidate
Expertise
Behavioral medicine, interventions, health psychology, general psychology, lifestyle changes (physical activity, sleep, nutrition)
Mahbaneh
PhD
Expertise
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Gren AI, LLMs
Thomas
PhD candidate
Expertise
Physics: semiconductor, quantum, astrophysics, electromagnetism, nuclear. Mathematics: algebra, calculus, data set manipulation with code. Computer science: AI model training and testing, ML applications and integration. Mechanical engineering: Heat transfer, fluid mechanics, designing practical experiements/tools
Samantha
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, computational neuroscience, virology & viral entry, violin performance
Ian
PhD candidate
Expertise
English; 20th & 21st century literature; postcolonial literature; Anglophone literature; literary criticism; writing; the writing process; creative nonfiction; cultural criticism
Alexa
PhD candidate
Expertise
social psychology, developmental psychology, cognition, morality, moral character, mind perception, cancel culture, speciesism, vegetarianism, nature vs. nurture, intergroup cognition, group decisions, LGBT experiences
Choong
MBA/PhD
Expertise
any projects related to business, market research, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and AI.
Jasleen
PhD candidate
Expertise
Programming: MATLAB | Python | C++ | Visual Studio | Machine Learning: Neural Networks • Software & Tools: Blender | SolidWorks | Catia | Unreal Engine (UE 5) | 3ds Max | Unity 3D | LabVIEW | OpenSim • Data Analysis Tools: SPSS | SQL | Power BI • Research Interests: Astronaut Training | Human Performance Optimization | Human/System Interaction | Extended Reality (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality) | Space Mission Design | Analysis and Optimization | Risk Management | Systems Engineering | Space Structural Health Monitoring | Spacesuit Design and Operations | Human-Centered Spacecraft and Habitat Design | Human Factors | Mission Management | Requirements Verification and Validation | Robotics | Biomedical | Astrophysics | Space Debris | Material science
Daniel
PhD
Expertise
International Psychology; Global Mental Health; Counseling; Capacity Building; Disability Justice; Disability Education; Juvenile Justice; Leadership
Holly
PhD
Expertise
Water treatment, nanotechnology, environmental justice, environmental engineering, green chemistry, green engineering, environmental policy, sustainable materials
Yakira
PhD
Expertise
product design; human-computer interaction; team dynamics; design behavior; design education
Nainika
PhD candidate
Expertise
Alzheimer's disease, Neurodegenerative disease, Neuroimmunology, genetics, chronic pain,
AJ
PhD candidate
Expertise
Journalism (reporting, multimedia, publishing, editing), French, Arabic, contemporary Arabic culture, international relations, international political economy, creative writing (novella, short story, haiku), photography, history of post-world war Europe and Middle East
