
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.

Christian
PhD
Expertise
chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, infectious disease, how drug-resistant bacterial "superbugs" emerge, how we can discover new drugs in medicinal plants

Jim
MS
Expertise
Any topic in data science (machine learning, applied math, statistics), web development, or chemistry.

Lily
MS
Expertise
Neuroendocrinology, Neuroscience, Reward and Motivation, Learning and Memory, Drugs, Psychopharmacolgy, Sex differences, Psychopathology, Development, Evolution

Colwyn
PhD
Expertise
Immunology, Biology, Cardiovascular Biology, Aging Biology, Basic Sciences, Mitochondria

Jesus
PhD
Expertise
Chemistry, drug design, nanotechnology, data science, machine learning, biosensors, digital health, physics, mobile app, web development, Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing

Yannick
PhD
Expertise
Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Carbon Capture, Perovskite, Batteries

Julianne
PhD
Expertise
Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Water-Energy Nexus, water treatment, Public Policy












