Chinh H. Duong, PhD
Scientist, Investor, Technologist
Accelerating science that matters, for people who care.
Scientist by trade and training (Chemistry PhD, Yale University), investor by hobby, and technologist at heart. I revel in designing experiments and uncovering hidden insights (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) provided by systematic and rational analysis of dynamic and static data. As R&D Scientist II, I leverage artificial intelligence and new scientific instrumentation to accelerate drug discovery. Meanwhile, as an independent analyst/investor, my research focuses on capitalizing market data to profit from low frequency, high alpha, and arbitrage events related to blockchains and web3 companies.
Beyond work, I love to travel, master new recipes, practice an instrument (piano at the moment), and dabble with puzzle games, technology, and writing.
Skills
- Research and Development
- Instrumentation and Design
- Mass Spectrometry
- Laser Spectroscopy
- Investing
- Data Science
My Vision
I am a dreamer that believes in positive disruption, optimistically looking forward to the decades ahead. The world’s growing integration with data and breakthroughs in technology have upheaved large, slow, manual experiments, shifting the paradigm towards a readily available myriad of elegant, modular, and automated tools. I believe these innovations have the potential to transform industries that are pivotal to human life and aspire to multiply their impacts within fields such as healthcare, education, and scientific research. Ultimately I’m driving towards a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable future for everyone.
Research and Design
Prototype and Iterate
Analyze and Share
Research
Focused on data driven approaches to find the most pressing problems.
Design
Build and develop modular, scalable solutions that provide consistent results.
Refine
Test and iterate experiments, systematically removing potential variables.
Build
Polish and create business ready solutions.
Years of Experience
Independent Projects
Team Projects
Experience
- Supervised team of B.S. and M.S. scientists.
- Designed and developed cryogenic ion mass spectrometers with gridless configurations that improved ion yields over 40%.
- Early blockchain investor, specialized in forecasting blockchain market values with Facebook Prophet, researching and analyzing small/mid market cap companies with high growth potential.
- Architected 3D models and facilitated construction of Yale’s Center for Mass Spectrometry and Structural Characterization.
- Mentored several generations of graduate students and managed their research goals, data analysis, data collection, and manuscript preparation process.
- Research and development projects leading to 14 manuscripts published in peer reviewed journals including Science Magazine and Nature Chemistry.
Education
- Data Scientist Certification, The Data Incubator 2020
- PhD in Chemistry, Yale University 2019
- BA in Chemistry, Wesleyan University 2013
Recognition
- The Data Incubator Fellow 2020
- J. Luce Foundation Fellow, 2018
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship 2016
- Yale University Graduate Teaching Fellowship 2014
- Gates Millennium Scholar 2009
- Dell Foundation Scholar 2009
