Research Projects MEntored
‍by World-class Faculty

Pioneering Research that Makes a Difference: Joe’s groundbreaking research, developed at Harvard, has not only been published in leading scientific journals but has also directly led to real-world biomedical innovations that are being translated into commercial products, demonstrating a profound impact on society.
Shaping Future Leaders, Harvard-Bound and Beyond: As a former Harvard College teaching fellow and adjunct professor, Joe has a proven track record of mentoring students who have gone on to gain admission to elite institutions, including Harvard, equipping them with the critical thinking and scientific rigor needed for top-tier success.
Elite Recognition from Industry Awards: Joe’s work has earned him prestigious industry awards, including LabCentral’s Golden Ticket from powerhouses like Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Eli Lilly.

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Transformative Research with Global Reach: Karen’s groundbreaking research, featured in over 50 international journals including top journals like Nature Medicine, directly informs global health policies with organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), proving the real-world impact of social and cultural engagement on health worldwide.

Cultivating Future Leaders, Globally Recognized: With a proven track record, Karen has mentored over 25 students and researchers, many achieving Distinctions or securing advanced studies and fellowships, fostering the next generation of academic talent.

Elite Recognition and International Influence: Recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and an award winner, including the prestigious Elsevier-Fulbright Communication Award, Karen’s work influences leading institutions like the BBC and National Geographic, reaching thousands globally.

Pioneering Research: Aurel has authored over 10 publications in leading scientific journals, introducing innovative AI-driven methods that are advancing the fight against diseases like gastric cancer and deepening our understanding of aging.

Inspiring the Next Generation: With a passion for nurturing young minds, Aurel has extensive experience mentoring students, including high schoolers, and educating teachers on the practical applications of AI tools, fostering a new wave of scientific discovery.

Groundbreaking Contributions to AI in Education: Aurel has demonstrated a remarkable ability to empower non-professional individuals, from middle school pupils to teachers, to quickly and effectively utilize AI for learning and problem-solving, showcasing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education.

Global Ethical Innovation: Sarah is at the forefront of applying anthropological principles to ethical practices in scientific research that impact communities worldwide. Her groundbreaking work in cultural anthropology and research ethics has earned international acclaim, with her insights featured in prestigious publications like The New York Times. Her extensive global fieldwork spanned diverse countries, including Japan, Brazil, Jordan, Madagascar, Tahiti, Kenya, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Cultivating Future Leaders: Sarah has over a decade of experience as a university lecturer at institutions like Yale and Tufts and is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering a learning environment that champions empathy, curiosity, and creativity, inspiring the next generation of critical thinkers.

Nobel Prize Lineage: Sarah comes from a remarkable scientific lineage. She is the great-granddaughter of Chemistry Nobel Laureate Johann von Baeyer.

Pioneering Research: Aaron's doctoral research at Yale illuminated the musical portrayal of China's geography, offering a unique lens on cultural expression and contributing to the global understanding of contemporary music. Aaron is a Fulbright scholar with over 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring students in China and the USA.

Transformative Educational Impact: Aaron co-founded Basilica Education, through which he has mentored hundreds of students and helped them gain admission to highly selective universities in the US, UK, and beyond.

Holistic Interdisciplinary Approach: With a background spanning music, literature, and history, Aaron cultivates critical thinking and creativity, preparing students to excel across diverse academic fields and real-world challenges.

Pioneering Research Impact: Linh has spearheaded groundbreaking research projects for global powerhouses like Ant Group (Alibaba) and leading UK universities, and was honored with prestigious Leadership Awards from the University of Cambridge's Business School.

Excellent Mentorship Track Record: Linh has successfully guided numerous students and young professionals to secure admissions to the world's most prestigious institutions, including Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, and London Business School, launching them into their dream academic and professional careers. Linh truly believes that every student has untapped potential, and the role of the educator is to unlock this potential to bring them closer to their dream academic journey.

Global Approach to Mentorship: With an MBA from the University of Cambridge and extensive international experience across Europe and Asia, Linh brings a global perspective to nurturing talent, ensuring students benefit from a globally informed approach to problem-solving and personal development.

Pioneering UX Engineering: Vignesh has over 10 years of experience building intuitive tools that enhance learning, improve financial literacy, and empower creators in the digital space at tech giants like Google and YouTube. At YouTube, Vignesh spearheaded the user experience for live shopping and creator tools, making complex systems accessible and fostering more interactive content for millions of viewers.

Driving Social Impact through Design: Vignesh’s work at a UK fintech startup directly addressed financial inequality, designing mobile experiences that helped individuals build financial confidence and improve credit health.

Expert in Learning & Technology: With a diverse background spanning psychology, technology, and education, Vignesh is uniquely positioned to guide students in their journey to develop real-world tech applications.

Pioneering Cancer Detection Through Biomedical Innovations: Judith’s research in biomedical chemistry and imaging has helped to improve methods for early detection of cancers and other diseases.

Published in Top Global Journals: Her work, for which she received numerous national and international awards, was published in the top biomedical journals.

Fostering Future Scientists and Critical Thinkers: Apart from her scientific work, Judith is passionate about teaching and mentoring and has helped many students develop future-ready scientific reasoning skills and improved their academic performance at the college and university level. Being a first-generation academic in her family, Judith has received some of the most competitive scholarships throughout her career and wants to support future generations of students achieve their academic and professional dreams globally.

Multidisciplinary Scientist with Scope from Finance to Machine Learning: Dekai is a research scientist at Meta where he delivers personalized experiences to users at scale leveraging AI. Dekai holds a PhD in Machine Learning from Imperial College London and degrees in Economics from LSE and Cambridge. Before joining the tech world, Dekai worked in private equity and investment banking with a short stint in quantitative finance.

Mentoring Students on High-Impact AI Projects: Dekai has worked with many talented students on research projects that aimed at making AI more robust and interpretable and developing vision-language models. He loves working with students because they bring fresh perspectives and genuine curiosity. He aims to make complex ideas approachable and exciting, helping students grow into independent problem-solvers.