Faculty And Mentors
Our Instructor
Murat Baday (PhD, Stanford university)
Dr. Baday is co-founder of Smartlens, Magnimind, Wowso, and Nanosight. He is a serial entrepreneur. He received his Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and Ph.D. in Computational Biology and Biophysics from the Uni. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He developed novel ideas and has over 8 patents. He mentored and tutored over 200 high school students.
Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs
This project aims to give young entrepreneurs the skills and resources they need to start and grow successful businesses. The project will involve various activities and exercises designed to teach students about starting and running a business, including market research, business planning, financial management, and marketing. Students will learn about the steps involved in creating a successful startup, such as identifying a problem to solve, validating an idea, and building a team. They will work on their business ideas and receive feedback from mentors and experts.
Throughout the project, students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business professionals, who will provide guidance and mentorship. It’s a practical, hands-on approach, where students can apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom and have the opportunity to create something from scratch, develop their entrepreneurial mindset and have the chance to work on real-world projects.
Recent honors graduate from Cornell University with a major in biological sciences and a minor in business at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Currently working at Stanford University in the Nolan Lab to conduct immunopathology research.
Genetic Biomarker Discovery in Specific Cancers
In this project, students will delve into the fascinating world of genetics and cancer research. They will explore the vast amount of genomic data available and use advanced bioinformatics tools and techniques to identify potential genetic biomarkers associated with specific types of cancer. By studying the genetic signatures of cancer cells, students can contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
He has been studying Symbolic Systems with a focus on Neurosciences and plans to be a medical doctor. Samy founded ImmuniGlobal, a national nonprofit in vaccine education, and he was featured in Healthline magazine. He is a published researcher in PubMed. He was honored by the CDC as a Flu Fighter during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An avid soccer freestyler, esteemed mentor for youth, and a falafel connoisseur, Samy is enthusiastic about empowering young changemakers and is honored to be a part of the Coursewise team.
Entrepreneurial process and new company building
This project focuses on raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices within the community. Students will research and develop initiatives to address environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with local organizations, design educational campaigns, and develop practical solutions to promote eco-friendly habits and behaviors among individuals and communities.
Studied Environmental Science and Engineering. She cross-registered to Harvard Univ. and MIT. She is an advisor to the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group. Co-founder of Coolant, a company that builds software to unlock nature-based carbon markets.
Eco-Citizens: Fostering Environmental Awareness in the Community
This project focuses on raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices within the community. Students will research and develop initiatives to address environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with local organizations, design educational campaigns, and develop practical solutions to promote eco-friendly habits and behaviors among individuals and communities.
Bahrudin studied Physics & Electrical Engineering at MIT. He worked at MIT as a Medical Data Analyst and Product Developer. He is the founder and lead developer of Expert Experiments. He received the 2023 Robert H. Siemann Graduate Fellowship and 2022 NASA Astrophysics Research and Analysis Award. He has spearheaded STEM camps across Europe and Asia. He has been mentoring students for years.
Monte Carlo Simulation of Detecting Gamma Rays
In this project, students will explore the use of Monte Carlo simulations to detect gamma rays. They will learn about the principles of radiation detection, statistical models, and computational techniques involved in simulating the interactions of gamma rays with different materials. Through their research, students will gain a deeper understanding of gamma ray detection and its applications in fields such as medicine and physics.
Soudeh Yaghouti (PhD, Data Scientist at Megalab, Silicon Valley)
Soudeh is a data scientist at Megalab where she develops AI based healthcare solutions to investigate the multifaceted risk factors associated with diseases and enhance the automation of their diagnosis. She has been collaborating with Coursewise for several years and taught students data analysis projects. Soudeh received her Ph.D. in Electrical engineering from the University of Naples, Federico II, Italy. Due to her interest in the intersection of electrical engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI), she began a profound adventure in the field of data science and AI. She has collaborated with Stanford scientists on projects that aimed to automate medical diagnosis of diseases with the help of image processing techniques and AI.
AI-based Sarcopenia Assessment in Hypertension patients
In this project, students will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. They will develop an AI-based system to assess sarcopenia, a condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass and function, in hypertension patients. Through machine learning algorithms and data analysis, students will work towards creating a reliable and efficient tool for assessing sarcopenia in a specific patient population. This project offers students the opportunity to integrate technology and healthcare to improve patient outcomes.
BSc. in Computer Science at Koc University, Istanbul and Ph.D. in Computing and Information Scienves at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Worked as a software engineering at Wall Street. Then moved to Silicon Valley and switched to product management. Product Manager for Cloud Services (at IBM Silicon Valley Lab), autonomous vehicles (at NIO, aka Chinese Tesla, Uber ATG, Aurora and Cruise)
Camera-Augmented Chair-Stand-Test to identify Sarcopenia patients
This project provides students with an immersive experience in entrepreneurship. They will learn about the different stages of the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to building a new company. Students will explore real-world case studies, develop business plans, and work on team projects to simulate the process of starting and scaling a startup. Through this project, students will strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Semi is currently a Data Scientist at C3 AI where he develops and deploys ML within our CRM application. He studied Data Science while obtaining my Master’s of Business Analytics at MIT, and prior to that, He studied Space Engineering in Toronto, Canada where he grew up. He has spent years tutoring others because he loves to help people learn and grow.
Stock Price Prediction using Time Series Analysis
In this project, students will learn about time series analysis and its application in predicting stock prices. They will explore different statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze historical stock data and make predictions about future price movements. This project empowers students to gain insights into financial markets, enhance their analytical skills, and understand the complexities involved in predicting stock prices.
Aizhan Ibrayeva (MSc Researcher at Stanford University)
Aizhan is currently a scientist at Megalabs, Palo Alto, CA. she received her Master’s Degree from Purdue University in Aerospace Engineering. She worked on projects supported by NASA. She has also worked as Engineer in Silicon Valley Startup companies. She has been mentoring students from top US schools for years.
Cancel cell image analysis to understand progression of brain cancers
This project focuses on analyzing and interpreting cancer cell images to gain insights into the progression of brain cancers. Students will learn about image processing, machine learning, and data analysis techniques to extract meaningful information from medical images. By studying the characteristics and behavior of cancer cells, students can contribute to the field of oncology and potentially enhance diagnostic and treatment strategies for brain cancers.
