Mahya Hemmat
About Mahya Hemmat
Mahya Hemmat is a Senior Data Scientist at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and has experience in the medical device and biotechnology sectors.
Work at Unite Us
Mahya Hemmat currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Unite Us, a role she has held since 2023. She works remotely from Minnesota, United States. Prior to this position, she was employed as a Data Scientist II at Unite Us from 2022 to 2023. In her current role, she utilizes Generative AI and Natural Language Processing to extract insights related to the socioeconomic needs of clients.
Education and Expertise
Mahya Hemmat holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, which she completed from 2014 to 2020. During her doctoral studies, she developed a computational framework to predict the mechanism of action of chemotherapy drugs on cancer cells. Additionally, she completed a Professional Program in Artificial Intelligence at Stanford University from 2022 to 2023. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology from 2010 to 2014.
Background
Mahya Hemmat has a diverse professional background in the medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. She began her career as a Teaching Assistant for Programming for Biomedical Engineers at the University of Minnesota in 2016. She later worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Graduate Research Assistant at the same institution. Her experience also includes a role as an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific from 2020 to 2021 and a Summer Internship at the same company in 2017.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Mahya Hemmat has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional and individual growth. Her work in developing a computational framework during her Ph.D. has contributed to the understanding of chemotherapy drug mechanisms. She is passionate about continuous learning and self-reliance in overcoming challenges.