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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.

Chemistry
Natalie

Natalie

PhD candidate

Expertise

biology, development, organic chemistry

Coy

Coy

MD

Expertise

Pediatric medicine, biology, chemistry, premed, nursing

Michael

Michael

PhD candidate

Expertise

Renewable energy, catalysis, electrolysis, carbon utilization, carbon capture, materials science

Saumya

Saumya

MS candidate

Expertise

Chemistry (general, organic, biochem), Biology (general, genetics, microbiology), Medical/Healthcare Sciences (hydrogel technology, tissue engineering, biomaterials)

James

James

PhD candidate

Expertise

Plasma-assisted catalysis, sustainable chemicals production, renewable energy research

Evan

Evan

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biochemistry

Mary Margaret

Mary Margaret

PhD candidate

Expertise

Climate Change/Oceanography (ocean acidification, coral reefs, biogeochemical models, paleontology, carbon capture, glacial weathering, climate science-policy, community-based collaborative science)

Margaret

Margaret

MA

Expertise

Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Paleontology, Biology, World Mythology, Theater Design, Education

Austin

Austin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Toxicology, Endocrinology, Microscopy, Food Science,

Sarah

Sarah

MEng candidate

Expertise

Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science

Tatiana

Tatiana

PhD candidate

Expertise

Materials Science and Engineering

Peter

Peter

PhD

Expertise

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry

David

David

PhD

Expertise

Biological Science

Vincent

Vincent

PhD candidate

Expertise

biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, neuroscience

Baxter

Baxter

PhD candidate

Expertise

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

Silpa

Silpa

PhD

Expertise

Material Science, Nanotechnology, Manufacturing, Semiconductors

Jesus

Jesus

PhD

Expertise

Chemistry, drug design, nanotechnology, data science, machine learning, biosensors, digital health, physics, mobile app, web development

Poonam

Poonam

PhD

Expertise

Cancer, Molecular Biology, Protein purification, Cell based assays

Reuben

Reuben

PhD

Expertise

Organic Chemistry, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Drug Discovery & Development

Lily

Lily

MS

Expertise

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