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.
William
PhD candidate
Expertise
Orbital Mechanics, Spacecraft Mission Design, Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization, Stability Analysis, Orbit Determination, Kalman Filters, Analytical Methods, Optimal Control
Ramy
MA
Expertise
Renewable Energy, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Solar, Wind
Kimberly
PhD
Expertise
biomechanics, biotechnology, student government, orthopedics, mechanics, consulting
Matthew
PhD
Expertise
Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Analysis, Public Policy Analysis
Theresa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, genetics, stem cells, retina, neuroscience, organoids, CRISPR, gene editing
Gillian
Industry expert
Expertise
Robotics, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, Arduino, Textile/Fiber Arts
Jacob
MS
Expertise
Plasma Physics, Magnetic Reconnection, x-rays, atomic physics, Plasma Diagnostics
Archie
PhD
Expertise
Biomedical Engineering, Deep Learning, Personal Finance, Website Development, Machine Learning, Statistics, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Bioimaging, Image Processing, Nuclear Medicine, Tissue Engineering, Material Science, Disease Modeling, Cancer Research, Personal Development
David
MS
Expertise
Software engineering (Embedded, application); Electronics engineering, robotics and control
Tony
PhD candidate
Expertise
Robotics, aerodynamics, system design, drones, structures, programming, computer vision
Bhairavy
PhD candidate
Expertise
biomedical engineering/sciences, oncology, immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine
Yohely
MS
Expertise
biochemistry, bioengineering, human diseases, disease treatment, genetics, DNA/RNA, bacterial culture, anti microbial resistance, genetic sequencing, microbial testing
Anne-Laure
PhD candidate
Expertise
energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, energy policy, sustainability, GIS, Life cycle assessment ( carbon counting), machine learning, sustainable buildings, 3D printing for construction, risk assessment
Jai'La
MS candidate
Expertise
Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), human robot interaction, assistive robots, resume help/interview tips