Roles and responsibilities
I work in the area of safe and responsible AI with a focus on research at the interface of digital technologies and society.
I developed and lead the NRC AI for Logistics Program, supporting the strategic objectives of Canada’s SCALE AI Global Innovation Cluster to enhance Canadian logistics and supply chain excellence through artificial intelligence.
My research focus is centred around safety-enhancing AI explanations and logical reasoning challenges involving large language models.
I am a member of the NRC's Research Ethics Board and speak on data and AI ethics, privacy, and safety.
Current research and/or projects
My recent work has focussed on AI safety, primarily related to the assessment of AI explanations.
Education
B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc. Biochemistry, McMaster University
L.L.M. (Cybersecurity and Privacy), Osgoode Hall Law School (York University)
J.D. University of Toronto
Certification/Licenses/Trades
Registered patent agent and trade-mark agent - Canada
Admitted to the Bars of the Province of Ontario and the State of New York
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (IAPP)
Project Management Professional (PMI)
Key publications
A list of my recent publications is available at: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4450-3048
Previous work experience
NRC various: Head, Corporate Secretariate, Values and Ethics; A/DG Planning and Reporting, Mgr Planning and Performance (IRAP); Patent & Trade-Mark Agent & IP Advisor.
Ridout & Maybee: IP attorney