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.
Shail
Industry expert
Expertise
Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Mathematics, 3D modeling / Design, CAD, Prototyping, Quantum Dots, Display Technology
Henry
PhD candidate
Expertise
robotics, machine learning/data science, philosophy, photography, organismal/mathematical biology
Keith
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular Biology, AI genetics, chemistry, developmental biology, Coding,
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
Ashley
PhD
Expertise
Designing, engineering, and testing cancer immunotherapies, biological and bioengineering research
Omar
PhD
Expertise
Biomedical Engineering, STEM in general, medical, prosthetics, Electronics, Robotics
Bruno
PhD
Expertise
quantum communication, quantum optics, quantum computing, quantum dynamics, computational materials science, computational physics, machine learning (esp applications to quantum)
Advaitha
Industry expert
Expertise
Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering
Saumya
MS candidate
Expertise
Chemistry (general, organic, biochem), Biology (general, genetics, microbiology), Medical/Healthcare Sciences (hydrogel technology, tissue engineering, biomaterials)
Margaret
MBA candidate
Expertise
MBA, Supply Chain Operations, Chemical Engineering, Film Production
Hossein
PhD
Expertise
Data Science, Engineer, Statistics, Math, Design Products, engineering design process, user experience design and research, toy design, CAD/3Dprinting, prototyping and rapid manufacturing
Ryan
MSE candidate
Expertise
Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement