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Benjamin Sanchez-Lengeling

Faculty Affiliate

Assistant professor at the ChemE department of University of Toronto

Assistant professor at the ChemE department of University of Toronto, PI of of the Chemical Cognition Lab. Previously I was a Research Scientist at Google Deepmind/Brain for 5 years.

I am a researcher that solves chemical problems leveraging data-driven techniques. I design, build, and evaluate computational tools that enable molecular discoveries, covering small molecules, polymers, chemical mixtures, and proteins. I strive to bring computational predictions into the lab by designing experimental validation with collaborators, prioritizing interpretation of our discoveries, and making research clear and approachable.

Besides research, I am also passionate about science education and divulgation. I am one of the founders and organizers of a STEM-education NGO Clubes de Ciencia Mexico and a LatinX-centered AI conference RIIAA.

Research Interests

  • Deep Learning
  • Interpretability
  • Molecules