Personalized mentorship to help you navigate your academic journey, develop research skills, and achieve your career goals. I believe in building lasting relationships that empower mentees to become independent, impactful researchers.
Effective mentoring is about empowering you to find your own path, not creating a clone of myself.
I focus on your long-term growth, helping you build skills and confidence that will serve you throughout your career.
Every mentee has unique goals, strengths, and challenges. I tailor my mentoring style to what works best for you.
I provide candid, constructive feedback because growth requires understanding both strengths and areas for improvement.
I actively connect mentees with collaborators, opportunities, and resources that can accelerate their careers.
Choose the program that best fits your needs and career stage
A simple, transparent process to get started with mentoring
Submit a brief application sharing your background, goals, and what you're looking for in a mentor.
If there's a potential fit, we'll have a 30-minute call to discuss expectations and see if we're right for each other.
Together, we'll create a mentoring plan with clear goals, milestones, and meeting cadence.
Regular meetings, honest feedback, and ongoing support as you work toward your goals.
Submit a brief application sharing your background, goals, and what you're looking for in a mentor.
If there's a potential fit, we'll have a 30-minute call to discuss expectations and see if we're right for each other.
Together, we'll create a mentoring plan with clear goals, milestones, and meeting cadence.
Regular meetings, honest feedback, and ongoing support as you work toward your goals.
Hear from researchers and professionals who have been through the mentoring programs
“Tung's mentorship was transformative for my career. He helped me see the bigger picture while staying focused on execution. His feedback on my research was always constructive and actionable.”
Sarah Chen
ML Engineer at Google DeepMind
Common questions about the mentoring programs
Research mentoring for students working on related projects is typically free. Career and writing mentoring may involve a nominal fee depending on the engagement scope. We can discuss this during the initial chat.
This varies by program. Research mentoring typically involves bi-weekly 1-hour meetings plus async communication. Career mentoring is usually monthly meetings. I expect mentees to come prepared and actively engage between sessions.
That's why we start with an initial chat! If after a few sessions we realize the fit isn't right, I'm happy to recommend other mentors who might be better suited to your needs. No hard feelings.
My expertise is in ML, AI, and optimization, so I can provide the most value in these areas. However, for career and writing mentoring, I work with researchers from adjacent fields as well.
For mentees I've worked closely with over an extended period, yes. I only write recommendations when I can genuinely speak to your abilities and potential. We can discuss this as part of our mentoring relationship.
I'm always looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about their research and career development. Apply today and let's explore how we can work together.