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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.

Illustration
Katherine

Katherine

MFA

Expertise

Music Theory, Music Composition, Sound Design/Introduction to DAWs

Nora

Nora

DDes candidate

Expertise

illustrator, photoshop, coral draw, branding, visual design, Arabic language,

Viana

Viana

MS

Expertise

Public/global health concepts, cultural competency, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI), English (grammar, writing), qualitative research, report writing, artistic expression

Jennifer

Jennifer

MSc

Expertise

Game Environments, Worldbuilding, Unreal Engine, Asset Creation, Photogrammetry, Concept Art, Environment Art, Environment Design, Prop Design, Entertainment Design

Amira

Amira

MFA

Expertise

App Design, UI/UX, Design Research, Design History, Typography, Visual and Graphic Design, Drawing, Creative Writing, Watercolor Painting, Sculpture, Art History, Art research methodology, Anthropology, Sociology, Bookmaking, Printmaking

Vinita

Vinita

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience, Illustrations, Science communication

Alice Jia Li

Alice Jia Li

MArch

Expertise

Architecture, Architectural History, Art History, Design Projects

Katharina

Katharina

MFA

Expertise

Fashion history, fashion design, art history, costume design for stage and film

Anna

Anna

MFA candidate

Expertise

Creative Non-Fiction and Illustration for Story telling purposes