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Regan Hamel

Cambridge
6 Years Experience
Senior bioinformatics scientist, specializing in single cell omics in the context of cellular reprogramming and neuroinflammation
Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, Clinical Neurosciences / September, 2021

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

MPhil, Clinical Neurosciences / September, 2018

Cambridge
Research Expertise
single cell biology
transcriptomics
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
And 8 more
About
Regan Hamel has an MPhil and PhD in Clinical Neurosciences from University of Cambridge. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Neurosciences from McGill University. Her PhD with Stefano Pluchino and John Marioni focused on single cell transcriptomics in the context of neuroinflammation. Since 2021 she has worked as a Bioinformatics scientist at Mogrify Ltd, applying a multitude of computational biology techniques (including single cell omics, bulk RNAseq, and predictive modelling) in the context of cell reprogramming

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Sanjay Nanda

San Francisco, California, United States of America
1 Years Experience
Battery Scientist and Technical Leader
Education

University of Cambridge

M.Phil., Micro- and Nanotechnology Enterprise / October, 2014

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Lithium-Metal Anodes
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Batteries
Electrochemistry
Materials Science
About
Sanjay Nanda is a highly educated and experienced battery scientist with a strong background in materials science and electrochemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he worked with Prof. Arumugam Manthiram and Prof. John B. Goodenough on next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries. Subsequently, he worked as Scientific Manager at Cuberg, a subsidiary of Northvolt, where he led a team of scientists and engineers in developing next-generation lithium-metal batteries for electric aviation and high-performance automotive applications. Currently, Sanjay works as a Staff Researcher at Lyten, on developing and commercializing lithium-sulfur batteries. Sanjay is a highly skilled researcher and has published several papers in top scientific journals. He has also presented his work at international conferences and has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the field of batteries.

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Prof. Anantha Padmanabhan Kuppuswamy, PhD, ScD (Cambridge)

44 Years Experience
Professor of Eminence, Materials Science and Engineering Program, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India; formerly President & Provost (Director), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy / February, 1972

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Materials Science and Engineering
Metallurgy
Materials Processing
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Organic Chemistry
And 28 more
About
Prof. Anantha Padmanabhan Kuppuswamy is a renowned scientist and academician with extensive experience in the field of materials science and metallurgy. He completed his B Sc in Metallurgical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University in 1968 and went on to obtain his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1972. Prof. Kuppuswamy has held various prestigious positions in his career, including being a Professor of Eminence at Anna University in Chennai, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Hyderabad, and the Director of IIT Kanpur. He has also served as a Professor at IIT Madras. His research interests include materials characterization, mechanical behavior of materials, and nanomaterials. He has published numerous papers in international journals and has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of materials science. Apart from his academic achievements, Prof. Kuppuswamy is also known for his dedication to teaching and mentoring students. He has guided several PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to have successful careers in academia and industry. In recognition of his contributions to the field, Prof. Kuppuswamy has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian Academy of Sciences, and the Indian National Academy of Engineering. He has also received the prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award in Engineering 2020 from the Indian National Academy of Engineering. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K.A.\_Padmanabhan https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=CNpGoFsAAAAJ&hl=en

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Mohand Saed

6 Years Experience
University of Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
Experience

University of Cambridge

Senior research associate / October, 2018 — September, 2022

University of Cambridge

Research assistant professor / September, 2022 — Present

Research Expertise
Liquid Crystal Elastomers
Vitrimers
Polymers
Thermoplastics
3D printing
And 3 more
About
Dr. Mohand Saed is an experienced mechanical engineer who is an expert in microfluidics and energy systems. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado Denver in 2015 and his MS in Mechanical engineering from the same university in 2013. Throughout his career, he has had numerous research positions, including as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Texas at Dallas, and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge. He has published extensively on his research topics and holds several patents. He is also an active member of the technical community and is well known for his expertise in microfluidics and energy systems.

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Raman Ganti

10 Years Experience
Senior Machine Learning Scientist with Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry and Post-Doctoral experience in computational immunology.
Education

University of Cambridge

Ph.D., Chemistry / January, 2018

Cambridge
Experience

University of Cambridge

Ph.D. Candidate / January, 2014 — January, 2018

Project: Deriving the theoretical origins of thermo- and diffusio-osmotic flow. Keywords: molecular dynamics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics.

Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Biophysics
Surfaces and Interfaces
And 2 more
About
I've spent the past few years as a Machine Learning Scientist and Engineer. At Melonfrost, a synthetic biology startup, I employed deep generative modeling techniques such as Generative Flow Networks (GFlowNets) in a reinforcement/active learning setting and machine learning guided evolutionary algorithms like Adalead (Adapt-with-the-Leader) with the aim of directing the evolution of microbial populations within the company’s high-throughput system of bioreactors. These methods were originally developed to optimize DNA and protein sequence design as well as for applications in drug discovery. In addition to the ML research effort, I designed bespoke biophysical simulation benchmarks, utilized Ray to automate benchmark testing and hyper-parameter optimization on Amazon Web Services, and tracked experiments and model configs with Weights & Biases. As a Ph.D. student in the Department of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, I developed molecular dynamics simulations to make fundamental theoretical contributions towards understanding non-equilibrium nano-scale flow. Projects included some of the first non-equilibrium calculations of nanoscale flow profiles induced by temperature and chemical potential gradients. Subsequently, as a postdoctoral associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, I used methods from information theory to quantify immune cell signal discrimination between healthy and infected cells. I also developed kinetic Monte Carlo methods to optimize vaccination protocols against highly mutable pathogens. All of this work resulted in numerous publications.

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Jennifer J. Bitting, Ph.D., P.E.

25 Years Experience
Ph.D. from Cambridge University Engineering Department with a research focus of sustainable solutions to water scarcity. in California.
Education

University of Cambridge

Ph.D., Engineering / April, 2022

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

M.Phil., Engineering for Sustainable Development / August, 2006

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Water Quantity
Sustainability
Material Flow Analysis
Water Quality
Low Impact Development (LID)
And 2 more
About
Rachel Carson, author of the book *Silent Spring*, is my scientific hero because she communicates technically complex concepts in a manner anyone could understand. Her influence led me to focus my Ph.D. thesis on bringing together separate tables of water quantity and water quality data into a single graph that allows members of the public, local water managers, and elected city officials to make data-informed decisions, without needing a scientific background to understand and interpret the data. To test the results of my proposed method, I surveyed engineers to determine whether they saw a benefit in combing separate data sets, and whether they preferred tables of data or a graph. Ninety-two percent of the engineers preferred a single diagram depicting multiple data sets and found the combination of data in a single graph synergistic, and useful as a communication aid. The American Society of Civil Engineers published this research in the *Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment* under the title, “[Pairing Quality and Quality in a Mass Balance of Water in California](https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JSWBAY.SWENG-483).”

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Eric Appel, Ph.D.

Palo Alto, California, United States of America
9 Years Experience
Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Stanford University
Education

University of Cambridge

Ph.D., Chemistry / January, 2013

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Biomaterials, Drug Delivery Technologies, Immunoengineering, Wildfire
About
Eric A. Appel is an Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Stanford University. He received his BS in Chemistry and MS in Polymer Science from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. Eric performed his MS thesis research with Dr Jim Hedrick and Dr Robert Miller on the synthesis of polymers for drug delivery applications at the IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose, CA. He then obtained his PhD in Chemistry with Prof. Oren A. Scherman at the University of Cambridge. His PhD research focused on the preparation of dynamic and stimuli-responsive supramolecular polymeric materials. For his PhD work, Eric was the recipient of the Jon Weaver PhD prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry and a Graduate Student Award from the Materials Research Society. Upon graduating from Cambridge, he was awarded a National Research Service Award from the NIBIB and a Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship to work with Prof. Robert Langer at MIT on the development of supramolecular biomaterials for applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. Eric’s research at Stanford focuses on the development of biomimetic polymeric materials that can be used as tools to better understand fundamental biological processes and to engineer advanced healthcare solutions. His research has led to more than one hundred publications and 40 patents. He has been awarded young faculty awards from the Hellman Foundation, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, and PhRMA Foundation. Eric received the 2022 IUPAC Hanwha-TotalEnergies Young Polymer Scientist Award, the 2023 Society for Biomaterials Young Investigator Award, and the 2023 Biomaterials Science Lectureship Award. In 2024, Eric was elected a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering.

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ARNOLD RAYMOND

23 Years Experience
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, University of Central Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, English Department / July, 2001

Cambridge
Research Expertise
CFD
FEA
Turbo machinery
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science Applications
And 17 more
About
Arnold Raymond is a professor of English at Swansea University. He received his PhD in English from the University of Cambridge in 2001, and his AM in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University in 1997. He also holds a BA in English and American Studies from the University of East Anglia.

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Dr. Joshua Johnson, Ph.D.

10 Years Experience
Cambridge Postdoctoral Researcher with publications in DNA nanotechnology and experience with creating artificial cells.
Experience

University of Cambridge

Postdoctoral Research Associate / October, 2022 — April, 2023

Transferred from Imperial College to continue with research in DNA nanotechnology. During the moving process I helped establish laboratory infrastructure including the development and approval of standard operating procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.

Research Expertise
Biophysics
DNA origami
Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
And 24 more
About
Biophysicist most recently employed at University of Cambridge as a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop DNA origami nanomachines for advanced cancer detection and integration into artificial cells. A range of diverse laboratory experiences have enabled me to fabricate, functionalize, characterize, troubleshoot, and analyze a broad range of custom equipment, devices, structures on the meso, micro, and nano scales.

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Professor Jenny Gibson, Ph.D.

15 Years Experience
Professor of Neurodiversity and Developmental Psychology at University of Cambridge
Education

University of Cambridge

MSt, Healthcare Data / January, 2023

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Play
Autism
Toys
Early childhood
Neurodiversity
And 12 more
About
Prof. Jenny Gibson is an accomplished scholar and researcher in the fields of neurodiversity and developmental psychology. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Manchester in 2011 and has since held several prestigious positions in academia and industry. Currently, she serves as a Professor of Neurodiversity and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, where she leads groundbreaking research into the role of play in learning and development, the development of language and social emotional skills and the wellbeing of neurodivergent children and young people (autism, language disorders, ADHD). Prof Gibson is a Fellow in Psychology and Education at Christ’s College Cambridge and a Co-director at the Centre for Human Inspired AI.

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Dr. Olamide Oguntoye

13 Years Experience
Senior Advisor Leading Innovation and Strategy Research for Cleantech Companies
Education

University of Cambridge

Ph.D, Engineering / July, 2019

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Strategy and Management
Development
Geography, Planning and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
About
* 10+ yrs. international experience leading innovation research on cleantech * Expert in new product strategy, cross-functional leadership, and business development * Keen to drive the success of tech solutions shaping a sustainable future

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Christophe Schinckus

20 Years Experience
Professor & Dean of Faculty of Business and Computing - University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
Education

University of Cambridge

Ph.D., Philosophy of Science / June, 2018

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Finance
Blockchain
Econophysics
Marketing
Condensed Matter Physics
And 51 more

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Andrés Castro Samayoa, Ph.D.

7 Years Experience
Associate Professor in Higher Education at Boston College
Education

University of Cambridge

M.Phil., Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Higher Education
Minority Serving Institutions
Latinxs
LGBTQ
Data

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Balint Antal

15 Years Experience
Machine Learning Scientist specializing in biotech and medtech applications
Experience

University of Cambridge

Research Expertise
Image processing
Machine learning
Data mining
Data Science

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Neil Bacon

23 Years Experience
Expert with 20+ years experience in UHV systems, high-voltage, cold-field emission electron sources and cryogenics.
Education

University of Cambridge

MA, Physics and Theoretical Physics / May, 1987

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Space and Planetary Science
Geophysics
Earth-Surface Processes
Atmospheric Science
Mechanical Engineering
And 4 more

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Jessica Barker, Ph.D.

6 Years Experience
Behavioral scientist with experience in the public and private sector designing and testing interventions to promote sustainable and healthy behavior
Education

University of Cambridge

BA, Natural Sciences (Zoology) / 2005

Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Applied Psychology
Anthropology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Animal Science and Zoology
And 8 more

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Matt Cummins

Education

Cambridge

About
VIrtual Reality Research, Laboratory and Online Psychology Experiments, UX Research, Data Science (Python), Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Field Experiments, Survey Methodology, Semi-structured Interview Protocols

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Gary Low, CFA

19 Years Experience
ESG and Sustainability Subject Matter Expert, advisory to Bain and BCG, VCs, PE, Institutional Investors
Education

Cambridge University

MA, Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Biochemistry) / June, 1999

Cambridge
About
Gary Low is a seasoned Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst with a distinguished career marked by astute investment strategies and leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration. Currently affiliated with Spinosa Financial as a Portfolio Manager, Gary oversees a substantial $350 million in assets under management (AUM), meticulously crafting multi-asset portfolio strategies. His role extends to single stock selection, spanning US and international small, mid, and large cap stocks, leveraging fundamental research methodologies. Notably, Gary actively manages and spearheaded the restructuring of the Global Equity strategy, while also launching the Equity Income portfolio. Gary's expertise extends to the forefront of sustainable investing, where he pioneers Impact, ESG, and Low Carbon/Clean Tech portfolio strategies, ensuring stringent ESG compliance. His commitment to sustainable investing transcends portfolio management as he actively engages in client education through partnerships with financial advisors, conducting teach-ins and leading ESG request for proposals (RFPs). Prior to his role at Spinosa Financial, Gary served as the Head of ESG at TRC, an Environmental Engineering Consulting firm, where he led a proficient team in ESG consulting, M&A ESG due diligence advisory, and business development. Notably, he orchestrated ESG integration for client portfolios, devised reporting frameworks, and developed automated climate reporting and scenario analysis tools to assess asset resiliency and transition risks. Gary's career trajectory includes pivotal roles at Epoch Investment Partners, Vontobel Asset Management, BlackRock, and other distinguished institutions, where his contributions in ESG integration, investment analysis, and financial modeling left an indelible mark. With a rich academic background from The Wharton School and Cambridge University, complemented by additional qualifications including SASB certification and FINRA licenses, Gary embodies a rare blend of financial acumen and sustainability expertise. Outside his professional engagements, Gary is deeply involved in industry leadership initiatives and publications, including serving as the founder of boutique research and advisory firm Gaya Capital. He remains at the forefront of industry discourse, contributing as a mentor, speaker, and panelist at various prestigious events and conferences, advocating for the seamless integration of ESG principles into investment strategies. Gary Low's journey epitomizes a relentless pursuit of excellence in portfolio management, underpinned by a steadfast commitment to sustainability and responsible investing, making him a transformative force in the finance industry.

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Laura Marsh

8 Years Experience
Trainee Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience / June, 2023

Cambridge
Research Expertise
Cognitive neuroscience
affective disorders
retrieval control
autobiographical memory

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Kevin Gannon

27 Years Experience
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY & INNOVATION
Education

University of Cambridge

Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies , Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies / June, 2022

About
## **A sustainability strategy and innovation Director with a proven track record in leading transformative initiatives that drive growth, create value, and enable businesses to thrive in uncertain and competitive markets. Experienced in building and leading diverse teams, connecting businesses to develop new solutions that deliver sustainability and business transformation programs. Adept at helping clients translate complex sustainability and ESG ambitions into simple, actionable strategies that resonate internally (employees/C-suite) and externally with media, shareholders, and consumers.** ## **I build strong client relationships to gain deep business insights, encouraging broader, pre-competitive collaborations, and cultivating industry-wide solutions. Experienced in developing impactful solutions using a proven innovation-to-scale methodology, including horizon scans, pilot programs, and scalable solutions for sustainable growth. Passionate about leveraging data and insights for informed decision-making while fostering collaboration inside and outside organisations as the crucial ingredient for success.**

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Tim Glencross

British writer and professor based in New York
Education

University of Cambridge

About
UK Lawyer (non-practicing), Novelist, Professor

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Laura Carter

14 Years Experience
PhD in social impact of data, technology and AI
Education

University of Cambridge

BA, Mathematics / June, 2007

Cambridge
About
Laura Carter is an accomplished human rights researcher with expertise in equalities and non-discrimination, particularly in the social impact of data, technology and AI. She completed her PhD in Human Rights Research Methods from the University of Essex in 2024, where her thesis examined the gendered impact of data and AI in the public sector. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Arts in Gender Studies from SOAS, University of London in 2010, where she developed a strong understanding of intersectional feminist theory in international contexts. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, which has equipped her with analytical and critical thinking skills as well as expertise in statistical analysis. Laura has held research positions in NGOs including the Ada Lovelace Institute and Amnesty International, where she was responsible for rigorous and timely impact-focused research.

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Julia Barr

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
5 Years Experience
PhD candidate in history at Northwestern University. My areas of expertise include modern Europe, imperialism/decolonization, and development economics. My current research focuses on migration and welfare in twentieth-century Britain.
Education

University of Cambridge

Phil, modern British history / November, 2020

Cambridge

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Sir Jonathan Bate

Education

Cambridge University

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