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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.

Computer Science
Sejal

Sejal

MSData Science

Education

  1. Georgia Institute of Technology

    MSMaster of Science2025

    Data Science

  2. Tufts University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Data Science

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Sports Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Data...

Vedrana

Vedrana

PhD candidateBiomedical E...

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biomedical Engineering

  2. Princeton University

    BABachelor of Arts2022

    Computer Science

Expertise

AI applications in medicine, computer science, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision...

Majid

Majid

PhDEconomics

Education

  1. Carnegie Mellon University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Economics

  2. Carnegie Mellon University

    MSMaster of Science2019

    Economics

Expertise

Economics, Machine Learning

Mariel

Mariel

PhDComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Computer Science

  2. The Juilliard School

    MAMaster of Arts2019

    Music

Expertise

Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Math

Cody

Cody

Industry expertMusic

Education

  1. Brown University

    BABachelor of Arts2015

    Music

Expertise

Music, Film Scoring

Samantha

Samantha

MS candidateComputer Sci...

Education

  1. Stanford University

    MSMaster of ScienceTBD

    Computer Science

  2. Stanford University

    BSBachelor of Sci...

    Computer Science

Expertise

digital art, web design, sound design, historical fashion, herpetology, fashion, art history, game...

Darrell

Darrell

PhD candidateData Science

Education

  1. State University of New York at Binghamton

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Data Science

  2. State University of New York at Binghamton

    MSEMaster of Scien...2025

    Biomedical Engineering

Expertise

Bioinformatics, Immunology, Genetics, Computational Biology, Environmental Science, Water Treatment...

William

William

Industry expertPolitical Sc...

Education

  1. Stanford University

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Political Science

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analysis and Software Development with a focus on data reporting and management

Nathan

Nathan

MBABusiness

Education

  1. Yale University

    MBAMaster of Busin...

    Business

  2. Fordham University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Computer Science

Expertise

Computer Science, Frontend Engineering, Product Management

Jai'La

Jai'La

DEng candidateRobotics

Education

  1. Oregon State University

    DEngDoctor of Engin...TBD

    Robotics

  2. Oregon State University

    MSMaster of Science2024

    Robotics

Expertise

Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), human robot interaction, assistive robots, resume...

Yash

Yash

MS candidateElectrical E...

Education

  1. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    MSMaster of ScienceTBD

    Electrical Engineering

  2. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    BSBachelor of Sci...2025

    Computer Science

Expertise

Electrical and Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Scientific Simulation/Chip Design/Software Engineering

Shae

Shae

PhD candidateEpidemiology

Education

  1. University of Florida (UF)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Epidemiology

  2. Boston University

    MSMaster of Science2025

    Biostatistics

Expertise

coding, calculus, modeling, online game creation, epidemiology, biostatistics

Dante

Dante

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. University of Washington

    BSBachelor of Sci...

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, RNA-SEQ, Bioinformatics

Henry

Henry

PhD candidateBiology

Education

  1. Oxford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biology

  2. Harvard University

    MSMaster of Science

    Computer Science

Expertise

robotics, machine learning/data science, philosophy, photography, organismal/mathematical biology

Andrew

Andrew

PhD candidateComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University of Maryland

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Computer Science

  2. University of Maryland

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Computer Science

Expertise

Computer Science and Math.

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...

Jacques

Jacques

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris

    MSc2023

    Neurobiology

Expertise

Human-Ai interaction, AI ethics, AI regulation, Assessing AI bias

Nolan

Nolan

PhD candidateMusic

Education

  1. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Music

  2. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science

    Computer Science

Expertise

Computer Music, Cryptography, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Game Development, Game Design, Unity, Coding...

Hirsh

Hirsh

PhD candidateComputer Sci...

Education

  1. Princeton University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Computer Science

  2. Princeton University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Computer Science

Expertise

Technology Policy, Web Development, Cyberdefense/Cybersecurity, Election Security

Shalimar

Shalimar

PhD candidateMarine Science

Education

  1. East Carolina University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Marine Science

  2. Florida International University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Ecology

Expertise

Ecology, marine biology, oceanography, fisheries management, environmental policy, remote sensing