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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.

Sports Analytics
Sejal

Sejal

MS

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Sports Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization, Computer Science, Biotechnology

Gregory

Gregory

MBA

Expertise

Currently an adjunct professor at La Salle University teaching Sports Finance to undergraduates & Managerial Accounting to MBA students, been in the sports industry now for 5 years revolving around accounting, finance, sports business analytics etc.

Majid

Majid

PhD

Expertise

Economics, Machine Learning

Imani

Imani

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business, IT Audit, Consulting, accounting

Richard

Richard

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business, Economics, Sports Data & Analytics, Psychology

Raheem

Raheem

Industry expert

Expertise

marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community

Coty

Coty

MS

Expertise

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, Process flow

Sam

Sam

Industry expert

Expertise

NCAA, NFL, NASCAR, and NBA industry experience; consulting across sports business and analytics; DraftKings analytics; published sports economics research; SQL, Python, and R programming; Tableau data visualization; Microsoft Office Suite; strategic insights in sponsorship, ticketing, and fan engagement.

Won

Won

PhD

Expertise

Machine Learning, Security, Privacy, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science

Alyssa

Alyssa

MBA

Expertise

business strategy, analytics, economics

Anish

Anish

MS

Expertise

Neurodegenerative Diseases (Glaucoma, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, etc), Neuroimaging Technologies (MRI, CT, etc.), Neurotrauma (Concussions, Blast impact), Sports Medicine (new treatments, diagnostic tests), Medical Device ideation and design for underserved communities, Anything related to statistical analysis and/or data science (any industry/subject area)

Nick

Nick

MS

Expertise

Sport Analytics, Data Science, Programming, Econometrics

Jeff

Jeff

PhD candidate

Expertise

Statistical Analysis, including regression analysis, machine learning, and use of R and Python. Statistical analysis in topics such as politics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, public health, and medicine. Biostatistical Analysis, including longitudinal studies and survival analysis

CB

CB

MS candidate

Expertise

Sports Analytics

Robert

Robert

PhD

Expertise

Physics, Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Math, Sports Analytics, Scientific Writing, Science Communication

Atharv

Atharv

MA

Expertise

Data Science

cameron

cameron

MBA candidate

Expertise

Sports Media, Marketing, Media, Advertising, Sponsorships, Leadership

Ethan

Ethan

Industry expert

Expertise

Data science, Sports analytics, Bayesian statistics, Machine learning

Joseph

Joseph

MS

Expertise

Sport Analytics and Data Science

Derek

Derek

MS

Expertise

Machine Learning in Computer Science, Computer Science,