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.
Christian
PhD candidate
Expertise
Spatial Data Science; Movement Ecology; Marine Biology; Fisheries Science
Brian
PhD candidate
Expertise
Political Ethics, Tech Ethics, Political History, American Politics, American Constitutional Law
Matthew
PhD
Expertise
Medical Imaging, Medical Physics, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis/Processing, Artificial Intelligence
Advaitha
Industry expert
Expertise
Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering
Friday
PhD
Expertise
Fluids, heat transfer, numerical modeling, strength of materials, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering
Kayla
PhD candidate
Expertise
Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Concussion, Lower Extremity Injury, Motor Control
Luke
PhD
Expertise
Astrobiology, deep-sea microbiology, environmental microbiology, extremophiles, life in hypersaline environments
William
PhD candidate
Expertise
Pure Mathematics: Algebraic Geometry, Abstract Algebra, or Real Analysis
Rishika
MFA
Expertise
Literature, Creative Writing, Poetry, Comparative Literature, Translation, Gender Studies, Mathematics
Colette
PhD
Expertise
Linguistics, Acoustics, Phonetics, Voice Acting, Vocal Tract Anatomy, Audiobook Narration
Hanjie
PhD
Expertise
International relations, global environmental governance, Chinese politics, Belt and Road Initiative, International political economy, Geopolitics, Industrial Policy, Transportation Policy
Patrick
MFA
Expertise
Literature; Creative Writing; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Theology; German Language
Yakira
PhD
Expertise
product design; human-computer interaction; team dynamics; design behavior; design education