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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.

AI/ML
Eric

Eric

PhD candidate

Expertise

Medical Imaging, Computer Vision and Object Tracking, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Generative AI

Baxter

Baxter

PhD candidate

Expertise

Mental Health, Material Science, Design, Consulting, User Interface, User Experience

Shomik

Shomik

PhD candidate

Expertise

Renewable energy (solar), heat transfer, computational materials science

Liam

Liam

PhD candidate

Expertise

Physics, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Computational Physics

Brock

Brock

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience of consciousness, applications of machine learning to biomedical research, how do our genetic backgrounds influence our psychology

Jean

Jean

Industry expert

Expertise

Computer Science is my main area of expertise as it is my current job is as a software engineer. I have to use calculus and statistics in my job as well since I focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence in that role. I am an active investor so I can also tell students about business. As a former frontend developer I also have a solid understand of product design.

Morteza

Morteza

PhD

Expertise

Biotech and bioengineering, writing papers (any type), Engineering (especially Mechanical & Biomedical), Medical Device, Physics, Data Science, Programming, Code writing, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Mathematics

Ra Mour

Ra Mour

MEng candidate

Expertise

Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Physics, Neuroscience

Ekaterina

Ekaterina

PhD candidate

Expertise

deep learning, machine learning, linear algebra, computer vision, probability theory, medical

Xiao

Xiao

PhD

Expertise

Cryptography, Machine Learning, Algorithm

Asa

Asa

MS

Expertise

Mechanical Engineering, Comp Science, material science, 3D printing, machine-learning , manufacturing

Sejal

Sejal

MS candidate

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Sports Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization, Computer Science, Biotechnology

Tristan

Tristan

PhD

Expertise

Climate change, data science, AI, machine learning, ecology

Won

Won

PhD

Expertise

Machine Learning, Security, Privacy, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science

Tony

Tony

MSE candidate

Expertise

Robotics, aerodynamics, system design, drones, structures, programming, computer vision

Jesse

Jesse

PhD candidate

Expertise

Economics (Micro/Macro), Finance, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Economic Philosophy, History of Economic Thought

Laura

Laura

MA

Expertise

Evolution, Genetics, Adaptation, Speciation, Natural Selection, Biodiversity, Phylogenetics, Evolutionary adaptions in response to climate change, Projects focused on analyzing the genetics underlying a specific phenotype or disease, Projects that focus on mining available data (such as collecting and analyzing downloadable genetic sequences from published research work)

Ali

Ali

PhD

Expertise

Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Arabic Linguistics

Matthew

Matthew

PhD

Expertise

Medical Imaging, Medical Physics, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis/Processing, Artificial Intelligence

Jeff

Jeff

PhD candidate

Expertise

Statistical Analysis, including regression analysis, machine learning, and use of R and Python. Statistical analysis in topics such as politics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, public health, and medicine. Biostatistical Analysis, including longitudinal studies and survival analysis