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.
Riya
PhD
Expertise
Genomics, CRISPR-gene editing, genome architecture, social justice in STEM, Art in STEM, creative writing (poetry/short stories)
Nainika
PhD
Expertise
Alzheimer's disease, Neurodegenerative disease, Neuroimmunology, genetics, chronic pain,
Lei
PhD
Expertise
mental health among Asian international and Asian American college students, bilingual (Mandarin/English) counseling, research methods and designs, blog/vlog/podcast creation
Samantha
MS candidate
Expertise
digital art, web design, sound design, historical fashion, herpetology, fashion, art history, game development, app development
Andrew
PhD
Expertise
Media, Culture, Technology, AI and Ethics, Politics, History, Music, Gender, Religion, Anthropology, International Relations, the Middle East
Jerry
MArch
Expertise
Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Development, Architecture Competition, Graphics, Digital Arts
Patrick
MFA
Expertise
Literature; Creative Writing; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Theology; German Language
Susan
MA
Expertise
Narrative and Media Studies (Film/Sci-Fi), Professional Editorial and Publishing Management, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Myth, and Archetypal Studies, AI Ethics and Rhetorical Analysis, and Creative Writing
Lihua
MBA candidate
Expertise
Research, Presenting, Community-based projects, Community education, Implementation
Malachi
Industry expert
Expertise
mobile app development, UI/UX design, music production, LLM research
Sonia
MPP
Expertise
Education policy, child welfare policy, housing policy, corporate social responsibility
Hamzah
PhD
Expertise
Geopolitics, Middle East and African history, race and ethnicity, political theory, international relations, Black Studies
