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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.

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David

David

PhDComputer Gra...

Education

  1. University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Computer Graphics

  2. DePaul University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Physics

Expertise

Data science & visualization, digital media (audio/visual), web/application development

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Yilan

Yilan

PhDGenetics

Education

  1. Harvard University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Genetics

  2. Northwestern University

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Genetics

Expertise

method development to better understand the disease causes, applications of machine learning/deep...

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Madeline

Madeline

PhDPsychology

Education

  1. Yale University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Psychology

  2. Yale University

    MPhilMaster of Philo...

    Psychology

Expertise

social psychology, developmental psychology, moral psychology, artificial intelligence

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Morteza

Morteza

PhD

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021
  2. Sharif University of Technology

    MSMaster of Science2017

    Mechanical Engineering

Expertise

Healthcare, Biotech and bioengineering, writing papers (any type), Engineering (especially Mechanical &...

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Rahul

Rahul

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neuroscience

  2. Rutgers University

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Biology, Engineering, Genetics, Data Science

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Jesus

Jesus

PhDChemistry

Education

  1. Duke University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    Chemistry

  2. Boston University

    MBAMaster of Busin...TBD

    Business

Expertise

Chemistry, drug design, nanotechnology, data science, machine learning, biosensors, digital health...

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Jon

Jon

PhD candidateBiomedical E...

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biomedical Engineering

  2. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science

    Mechanical Engineering

Expertise

Mechanical engineering, dynamics, physics, biomechanics, assistive devices, device design, machine...

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Jerry

Jerry

PhDMechanical E...

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    MSMaster of Science2019

    Mechanical Engineering

Expertise

Robotics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Quantitative Finance, Sustainability, CleanTech, Computer Science

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Kimi

Kimi

PhDComputer Sci...

Education

  1. Carnegie Mellon University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Computer Science

  2. Carnegie Mellon University

    MSMaster of Science2023

    Computer Science

Expertise

human-computer interaction, social media, tech ethics, AI ethics, privacy, UX design, computer science...

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Ali

Ali

PhDLinguistics

Education

  1. University of Texas Austin (UT Austin)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...1981

    Linguistics

  2. University of Leeds

    MAMaster of Arts1975

    Linguistics

Expertise

Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Arabic Linguistics

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Thomas

Thomas

PhD candidateMechanical E...

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. University of North Dakota

    MSMaster of Science2025

    Physics

Expertise

Physics: semiconductor, quantum, astrophysics, electromagnetism, nuclear. Mathematics: algebra...

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Faisal

Faisal

PhDComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University of California, Santa Barbara

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2017

    Computer Science

  2. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    MSMaster of Science2011

    Computer Science

Expertise

computer science, data science, machine learning, blockchain, cloud computing, web applications...

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Daniel

Daniel

PhDPhysiology

Education

  1. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Physiology

  2. Johns Hopkins University

    MSMaster of Science2006

    Biotech

Expertise

Preparation for Pre-Med or STEM Undergraduate studies. Entrepreneurship and Business. Scientific...

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Tristan

Tristan

PhDEnvironmenta...

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    Environmental Science

  2. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Statistics

Expertise

Data science, AI, machine learning, sustainability, renewable energy, weather, climate, ecology...

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Xiao

Xiao

PhDComputer Sci...

Education

  1. Indiana University - Bloomington

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2010

    Computer Science

  2. Marquette University

    MSMaster of Science2005

Expertise

Cryptography, Privacy-Preserving AI/ML, Homomorphic Encryption, GenAI & Social Media Psychology...

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Surendra

Surendra

MCIT candidateComputer Sci...

Education

  1. Amity University

    MCITMaster of Compu...TBD

    Computer Science

  2. Amity University

    BTechBachelor of Tec...2001

    Computer Science

Expertise

Machine Learning and AI

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