Featured Mentors
World Class Mentors In Each Our Research Tracks.
All of our mentors are advanced degree postgraduates in the world's top universities including Harvard University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Stanford University, Columbia University, and more.
Research Scholar - Natural Sciences Track Mentor
Rhea Parande
Nationality:
Singapore and India
Education:
- University of Cambridge, Ph.D in Oncology
- University of Oxford, M.Biochem
- University of Oxford, B.Biochem
Bio:
Dr. Rhea Parande's Oxford Biochemistry degree led her to explore cancer's signaling pathways. She pursued a PhD at the MRC Cancer Unit, focusing on BRCA2 degradation triggered by aldehydes. Her research interests are in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Immunology, and targeting cancer pathways.
Notable Achievements:
- Gates-Cambridge Scholarship for Ph.D
- Consultant For ClearView Healthcare Partners
Research Scholar - Humanities Track Mentor
Caroline King
Nationality:
USA
Education:
- Stanford University, J.D Candidate In Law
- University of Oxford, M.St in Creative Writing
- Dartmouth College, Master’s Fellowship in Comparative Literature
- Johns Hopkins University, B.A in Psychology, Writing Seminars, and Spanish
Bio:
Caroline King's research and practice interests include critical theory, creative writing, comparative literature, psychology, posthumanism, gender studies, technology in literature, Latin American literature, and modernist literature.
Notable Achievements:
- Louis Vuitton Visionaries Award, 2021, Co-Founder of the Napkin Poetry Review
- Graduate Student Achievement Award, 2021, Dartmouth College
- WB Yeats International Poetry Contest Winner, 2024
Research Scholar - Natural Sciences Track Mentor
Aiwei Zeng
Nationality:
England
Education:
- University of Cambridge, Ph.D in Molecular Biology
- University College London, M.Sci in Cell Biology
- University College London, B.Sci in Cell Biology
Bio:
Dr. Aiwei Zeng is a postdoctoral researcher jointly at Imperial College London and Francis Crick Institute, researching regulation of inflammation in immune cells in response to viral infection. Her PhD was carried out at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and University of Cambridge, studying the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms in cells and mice.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at Francis Crick Institute and Imperial College London
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at MRC Labatory of Molecular Biology at University of Cambridge
- UK Research and Innovation Ph.D scholarship for University of Cambridge
- AstraZeneca Blue Sky Research Fellowship
Research Scholar - Social Sciences Track Mentor
Maria Jose Milla Pavón
Nationality:
Mexico
Education:
- Harvard University Kennedy School, M.P.P Public Policy, Concentration in Business and Government
- Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM, Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico), B.A International Relations
- Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM, Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico), B.A Political Science
Bio:
Maria José Milla Pavón's research interests include sustainable economic development, climate change, gender issues, and international development. Her Master's thesis at Harvard University, supported by the OECD, explores water scarcity and climate adaptation in Latin America. Additionally, her professional experiences and coursework have further developed her expertise and interest in energy systems, clean energy financing, and the integration of sustainability into urban planning and policy frameworks
Notable Achievements:
- Summer Fellow 2023, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
- Thesis Grant Recipient by The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard
- Thesis Grant Recipient by The Environment and Natural Resources Program from the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard
Research Scholar - Natural Sciences Track Mentor
Jeremy Conway
Nationality:
USA
Education:
- Harvard University, PH.D Candidate in Molecular & Cellular Biology,
- Harvard University, M.A. Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Northeastern University, B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology
Bio:
Jeremy Conway is currently focused on developing novel protein labels for multicolor electron microscopy in his research. His areas of interest and experience include nanotechnology, microscopy, cell biology, and bioelectricity.
- NSF Grant at the Simons Center for the Mathematical & Statistical Analysis of Biology at Harvard University
Research Scholar - Social Sciences Track Mentor
Emily Towner
Nationality:
USA
Education:
- University of Cambridge, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology
- University of California, Los Angeles, M.S in Social Science
- City University of New York, B.A in Communications and Media
- Fashion Institute of Technology, A.S in Applied Science
Bio:
Her research focuses on adolescence, delving into learning, mental health, and socioemotional development. With a keen interest in understanding the impacts of social isolation, she investigates how isolation and loneliness affect mental health in adolescents. Utilizing high-definition magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Emily explores potential correlations between brain structure and adolescents' responses to social isolation.
Notable Achievements:
- Gates-Cambridge Scholarship for PH.D
- Research experience at UCLA investigating early experiences' influence on the brain and body
Research Scholar - Natural Sciences Track Mentor
Linda Wiratan
Nationality:
USA
Education:
- Harvard University, M.S in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.S in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Minor in Creative Writing
Bio:
Linda's research interests are at the intersection of science, engineering, and art, with a Master's degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology and Bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry and Creative Writing. By day, she works at an MIT biotechnology startup developing new imaging tools for fluorescence microscopy, and by night, she writes and publishes poetry/essays and mixed media art. She is passionate about visualizing science using art and making it dynamic and engaging.
Notable Achievements:
- Recipient, Quantitative Biology Fellowship, Harvard University, 2021
- Valedictorian, Summa cum laude, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2019
- Finalist, Rhodes Scholarship, 2019
- Recipient, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, 2018
Research Scholar - Tech Track Mentor and App-Builder Mentor
Walid Sabihi
Nationality:
Norway and Morocco
Education:
- University of Oxford, M.CompSci Candidate
- University of Oxford, B. CompSci
Bio:
With an enduring passion for software development, Walid Sabihi embarked on his journey at a young age, crafting websites for impactful initiatives like an Amazonian tribe project. This ignited a trajectory of building full-stack prototypes for startups, including a sophisticated order management system, and pioneering a QR code-based payment platform for small enterprises. Augmenting practical expertise with a rigorous academic foundation from Oxford, Walid secured an esteemed software internship at a leading trading firm and currently delves into distributed system protocols under the guidance of Prof. Nobuko Yoshida. Eager to continually expand his horizons, Walid is dedicated to sharing his evolving expertise and insights.
Notable Achievements:
- Winner of the Blackrock Challenge for ESG in 2022 (Hack Cambridge Atlas)
Notable Software Projects:
- Fishing Trends – An interactive visualisation of fishing efforts around the world since 1950. Key topics: Large data processing, front-end visualisation and interactivity
- Qrify – Online payment platform using QR Codes, built from scratch. Key topics: Full-stack development (front-end and back-end), User Experience and UI Design
- CryptoImpact – Developed a blockchain environmental impact calculator that used data from an electricity consumption Index and historical transaction data to estimate the user’s carbon footprint. Key topics: Algorithmic data processing, Software in sustainability
- Meteora – Developed the core software for audio and ML processing used in a hearing aid prototype that was presented live to a company-wide audience (more than 600 employees). Key topics: Machine Learning, Interactive Devices, Low-latency Processing
Research Scholar - Applied Arts and Design Track Mentor
Nako Adodoadji
Nationality:
Kenya and USA
Education:
- Columbia University, M.F.A in Playwriting
- University of the Arts, B.F.A in Theatre & Acting
Bio:
With productions and events in New York, Philadelphia, Providence, and South Africa, and collaborations with Neighborhood Film Company, Pocket Gems, Wattpad, NXTech, Giant Shoulders, CIC Massachusetts, Brown University, and Columbia University, Nako Adodoadji is a writer, director, actor, producer, story consultant, and public speaking coach with experience in playwriting, screenwriting, acting, directing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Notable Achievements:
- Finalist (Orchard Project Labs Fellowship)
- Finalist (Downtown Urban Arts Festival)
- Semi-Finalist (Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship)
- Semi-Finalist (The Script Lab Screenplay Contest)
- Quarter-Finalist (ISA Emerging Screenwriting Award)
Research Scholar - Tech Track and App-Builder Mentor
Georgi Karadzhov
Nationality:
Bulgaria
Education:
- University of Cambridge, Ph.D in Computer Science
- Sofia University, M.Sc in Information Retrieval
- Technical University of Sofia, B.Sc in Applied Mathematics
Bio:
Georgi is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge and a principal consultant at Gamma Squared. He is interested in machine learning for natural language processing, and in recent years, he has been working on the DEliBot Project, building a next generation of dialogue system that helps people collaborate better together in the sub-field of AI-assisted human collaboration.
Notable Software Projects:
With extensive experience in high-scale software and AI solutions, I have contributed to over 10 significant projects, each serving more than 100,000 active users. These projects span a diverse range of applications:
- Database Management Software: Designed and optimized robust systems for managing large-scale data storage, retrieval, and processing, ensuring reliability and performance for diverse industries.
- ERP Systems: Developed comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning solutions to streamline and integrate core business processes, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities for large organizations.
- Automated Customer Support: Implemented advanced AI-driven customer support systems, leveraging natural language processing and machine learning to provide efficient, automated interactions and improve customer satisfaction.
- Machine Translation: Contributed to cutting-edge machine translation technologies, enabling accurate and scalable language translation services to bridge communication gaps across global markets.
- Dialogue Systems: Engineered sophisticated dialogue systems for interactive and engaging user experiences, utilizing conversational AI to support complex, human-like interactions in various applications.
Research Scholar - Natural Sciences Track Mentor
Dylan Mcclurg
Nationality:
Ireland
Education:
- University of Cambridge, Ph.D Candidate in Oncology
- University of Cambridge, M.Phil Medical Sciences
- University of Aberdeen, MB.ChB Medicine and Surgery
- Queens University Belfast, B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry
Bio:
Dr. Dylan McClurg is an aspiring clinical academic oncologist in upper gastrointestinal cancers with demonstrated experience in translational cancer research, medical education, and leadership roles. His research is currently focused on understanding disease progression and improving therapy in oesophageal cancer. His areas of interest and experience includes, genomics, cell culture, gene expression profiling, therapeutics, immunohistochemistry, and spatial multiomics.
Notable Achievements:
- Cancer Research U.K. Cambridge Clinical Research Training Fellowship
- Wolfson Intercalated Award Grant, Royal College of Physicians
- Cambridge Trust Masters Scholarship Award, University of Cambridge
- Medical Research Council Studentship Award (Visiting Scholar Johns Hopkins University)
Research Scholar - Social Sciences Track Mentor
Pontus Goeransson
Nationality:
Sweden
Education:
- UC Berkeley School of Law, J.D Candidate
- University of Oxford, M.Sc in Migration Studies
- Columbia University, B.A in Political Science
Bio:
Pontus' research included examining the effectiveness of the employment subsidy policy in Sweden, also known as trainee jobs, in assisting newly arrived migrants in securing permanent employment and determining if specific categories of migrants benefited more than others.
Notable Achievements:
- Summa Cum Laude, Columbia University
- Jack Kent Cook Scholarship
App-Builder Mentor
Tiger Yotsawat
Nationality:
Thailand
Education:
- University College London, M.S Candidate in Data Science and Machine Learning
- University of Cambridge, M.Sci in Physics
- University of Cambridge, B.A in Physics
Bio:
Tiger is a physicist from the University of Cambridge with a deep passion for technology, machine learning, and web development. Currently a data scientist at TMBThanachart Bank, he will be pursuing further studies in Data Science and Machine Learning at University College London starting this September. With a keen interest in contributing to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and fostering natural human-machine interactions, Tiger is eager to share his extensive experience in data analytics and software development to guide and inspire aspiring researchers.
Notable Achievements:
- University of Cambridge Thai Foundation and Stephen Fleet Memorial Scholarship
Notable Software Projects:
- Project Seshat - enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to manage customer information, orders, and invoicing for a custom silver jewelry designer. Tech stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js, Webpack, Figma, AWS, Heroku.
- Mutual Funds Dashboard - interactive dashboard with personalised investment recommendation algorithm. Tech stack: Power BI.
