Scientific Committee
The CAIO Scientific Committee is committed to promoting AI education among Canadian youth. Members contribute by delivering expert-led talks, engaging with the public, and providing ethical guidance, helping to inspire and prepare the next generation of responsible AI leaders.
| Name | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Allen | Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia |
| Christopher Anand | Associate Professor | McMaster University |
| Ebrahim Bagheri | Professor | University of Toronto |
| Fei Chiang | Assistant Professor | McMaster University |
| Linyang Chu | Assistant Professor | McMaster University |
| Yutian Deng | Assistant Professor | University of Waterloo |
| Douglas Down | Professor | McMaster University |
| Igor Gilitschenski | Assistant Professor | University of Toronto |
| Shion Guha | Assistant Professor | University of Toronto |
| Junwei Huang | Director Data Science | Mastercard Inc. Canada |
| Zhijing Jin | Assistant Professor | University of Toronto |
| Allison Lahnala | Assistant Professor | McMaster University |
| Xiaoxiao Li | Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia |
| Name | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Mostafa Milani | Assistant Professor | Western University |
| Qipei Mei | Assistant Professor | University of Alberta |
| Jeff Orchard | Associate Professor | University of Waterloo |
| David Rolnick | Assistant Professor | McGill University |
| Derek Ruths | Professor | McGill University |
| Xujie Si | Assistant Professor | University of Toronto |
| Joseph P Vybihal | Faculty Lecturer | McGill University |
| Peter West | Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia |
| Chao Yan | Research Instructor | Vanderbilt University |
| Archer Yi Yang | Associate Professor | McGill University |
| Lisa Zhang | Assistant Professor | University of Toronto |
| Zhao Zhao | Assistant Professor | University of Guelph |
| Rong Zheng | Professor | McMaster University |
Competition Committee
The CAIO Competition Committee is responsible for problem setting and evaluation for both the National Qualifier and the National Training Camp, as well as training top students during the camp and supporting the final Canadian National Team. Committee members ensure the academic integrity of all competitions and contribute to both the design and implementation of the program.
Members of the Competition Committee include professors and experts from leading universities in Canada. To ensure fairness and prevent conflicts of interest, all committee members remain confidential and are expected to strictly avoid any external influence or disclosure.