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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.

Engineering
Yohely

Yohely

MS

Expertise

biochemistry, bioengineering, human diseases, disease treatment, genetics, DNA/RNA, bacterial culture, anti microbial resistance, genetic sequencing, microbial testing

Advaitha

Advaitha

Industry expert

Expertise

Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering

BIlal

BIlal

PhD

Expertise

Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, & Neuroscience

Jeffrey

Jeffrey

PhD

Expertise

Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, 3D Bioprinting, and Biology

Madison

Madison

PhD candidate

Expertise

engineering, product design, market research, design for social impact, entrepreneurship and business planning, global health

Matthew

Matthew

PhD

Expertise

Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Analysis, Public Policy Analysis

Anne-Laure

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

Naedum

Naedum

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Nanoparticles, Drug Delivery Systems

Tyler

Tyler

Industry expert

Expertise

Projects that involve software development/implementation

Uday

Uday

PhD candidate

Expertise

Nuclear energy, materials science

Jai'La

Jai'La

MS candidate

Expertise

Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), human robot interaction, assistive robots, resume help/interview tips

Frank

Frank

PhD candidate

Expertise

Economics, Python, Optimization, Engineering

Tony

Tony

PhD candidate

Expertise

Robotics, aerodynamics, system design, drones, structures, programming, computer vision

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

MEng candidate

Expertise

Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioluminescence, Surgical Imaging Technologies, Medical Technologies

Yannick

Yannick

PhD

Expertise

Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Carbon Capture, Perovskite, Batteries

Margaret

Margaret

MBA candidate

Expertise

MBA, Supply Chain Operations, Chemical Engineering, Film Production

Matthew

Matthew

PhD

Expertise

Medical Imaging, Medical Physics, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis/Processing, Artificial Intelligence

Racheida

Racheida

PhD

Expertise

engineering education, qualitative research, electrical engineering

Janice

Janice

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

tissue engineering, biomaterials, biomechanics. stem cells

Shanille

Shanille

MS

Expertise

Global Health, Mental Health, Women's and Children's Health, Health Systems, International Relations, Sustainability, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Algebra, Cell Culture, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Reproductive Rights, Sub-Saharan African Development