Dr. Mark Lokanan is a leading data scientist and machine learning expert in Canada, renowned for his expertise in AI-driven financial crime investigations and advanced analytics.
With a diverse background spanning multiple fields, including law, accounting, criminology, sociology, statistics, and computer science, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His global experience includes teaching and working at esteemed institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Dr. Lokanan's research focuses on various financial areas, from fraud detection to real estate price prediction, HR and marketing analytics, predictive maintenance, loan defaults, and supply chain fraud detection. Before his academic career, he served as a fraud investigator for the Ministry of the Attorney General in Ontario, where he managed complex projects and investigations, showcasing his practical expertise.
Visit Dr. Lokanan's Google Scholar profile for a list of publications.
Experience
Dr. Lokanan, with over two decades of experience, is a seasoned expert in financial crime research and advisory. His AI-driven approach as a data scientist and machine learning engineer delves into fraud, regulatory, and anti-money laundering compliance.
He's also a Senior Machine Learning Strategist at Vedia Cloud Analytics (www.vedia.ca), an AI company leading research and innovation in data analytics and artificial intelligence with both industry and government institutions.
Memberships and Committees
- CFE
- CAMS
- CPA
Education
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Ph.D, Fraud Analytics
Simon Fraser University
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MA, Sociology (Statistics)
University of Guelph
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MSc, Computer Science (Applied Data Science)
Dublin
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MSc, Criminal Networks (Graph and Link Analysis)
San Diego
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MSc, Forensic Accounting (Statistics Data Modelling)
Portsmouth
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BA Sociology & Law
York University
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Graduate Certificate, Deep Learning for AI
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science
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Graduate Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
University of Texas
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Certificate, Artificial Intelligence Application
Northwestern University
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Certificate, Machine Learning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Certificate, Data Science
Emeritus Institute of Management
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Certificate, Microsoft Azure -Generative AI
Microsoft
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Certificate, Data Analysis
Microsoft
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Certificate, Cyber Security and AI Strategy
Cornell
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Certificate, Python for Machine Learning
New York Academy
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Professional Certificate, Machine Learning
IBM
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Advanced Certificate in Accounting
McMaster University
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Advanced Certificate, Forensic Accounting
BCIT
Research
Research interest
Business analyst
Data science
Machine learning
