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.
Ti'Air
PhD
Expertise
biomedical engineering, neural engineering, neuroscience, cellular signaling pathways, implantable electrodes, astrocytes, neurons, implantable neurotechnology, neurodegenerative diseases, deep brain stimulation, neurolink 'like' devices, cell culture, neuroimaging
Joshua
PhD candidate
Expertise
Bioinformatics, computational biology, immunology, stem cell biology, cancer biology, robotics, and data science.
Ryan
MSE candidate
Expertise
Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement
Bruno
PhD
Expertise
quantum communication, quantum optics, quantum computing, quantum dynamics, computational materials science, computational physics, machine learning (esp applications to quantum)
Keith
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular Biology, AI genetics, chemistry, developmental biology, Coding,
Bhairavy
PhD candidate
Expertise
biomedical engineering/sciences, oncology, immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine
Jacob
MS
Expertise
Plasma Physics, Magnetic Reconnection, x-rays, atomic physics, Plasma Diagnostics
Henry
PhD candidate
Expertise
robotics, machine learning/data science, philosophy, photography, organismal/mathematical biology
Saumya
MS candidate
Expertise
Chemistry (general, organic, biochem), Biology (general, genetics, microbiology), Medical/Healthcare Sciences (hydrogel technology, tissue engineering, biomaterials)
Julianne
PhD
Expertise
Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Water-Energy Nexus, Water Treatment, Sustainability, Public Policy, Government Finance
Hannah
MSE
Expertise
Games, Animation, Computer Graphics, Simulation, Robotics, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Study Skills, Math, Software Eng, AppDev, GameDev
Advaitha
Industry expert
Expertise
Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering
