Our courses are created and designed by Dr. Mark Lokanan, one of Canada’s leading AI experts. With advanced degrees and experience spanning Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., Dr. Lokanan is uniquely trained in both statistical and computational sciences, bridging the gap between these domains to analyze data effectively. His interdisciplinary expertise ensures that our courses go beyond just teaching tools, focusing on asking the right questions and driving meaningful insights.

Dr. Lokanan holds advanced degrees and certifications that span multiple disciplines, including data science, AI, machine learning, statistics, forensic accounting, criminal networks, and law. His academic background is complemented by prestigious professional designations such as CAMS, CPA, and CFE, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both technical and real-world applications.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. Fraud Analytics – Simon Fraser University
• M.A. Sociology (Statistics) – University of Guelph
• M.Sc. in Computer Science (Applied Data Science) – Dublin
• M.Sc. in Criminal Networks (Graph and Link Analysis)– San Diego
• M.Sc. in Forensic Accounting (Statistical Data Modelling) – Portsmouth
• B.A. in Sociology and Law – York University

Professional and Specialized Certifications

Dr. Lokanan has further honed his expertise through an array of certifications from world-renowned institutions:

• Graduate Certificate, Deep Learning for AI, Carnegie Mellon University, School of
  Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate Artificial Intelligence, University of Texas
• Certificate, Artificial Intelligence Application, Northwestern University
• Certificate, Machine Learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Certificate, Data Science, Emeritus Institute of Management
• Certificate, Generative AI, Microsoft
• Certificate, Data Analyst, Microsoft
• Professional Certificate, Machine Learning, IBM
• Advance Certificate, Accounting, McMaster
• Advance Certificate, Forensic Accounting, BCIT

Affiliations

Dr. Lokanan’s diverse affiliations reflect his deep expertise and active contributions to academia,
industry, and cutting-edge AI innovation.

• Professor at Royal Roads University
• Senior AI strategist at Vedia Cloud Analytics
• AI Subject Expert at Ducoexperts
• AI Affiliate at Quantam Algorithm Institute

An accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Lokanan has dedicated years to advancing his
expertise in fraud analytics, machine learning, and forensic accounting. His wealth of knowledge
and experience is now available to help guide and inspire you as you develop and refine your
own skills. Explore Dr. Lokanan’s impactful publications on his Google Scholar profile and join
CiAI to take your professional journey to the next level.