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DeepSense: A Vehicle for Driving AI Adoption

What sets DeepSense apart is our ability to apply AI at scale through a structured framework that connects academic talent with partners across industry and government. Each intern-led project is supported by a multidisciplinary team of project managers and experts in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics. Each project is designed to deliver technically sound, focused outcomes tailored to the host organization, and all intellectual property remains with the partner. By lowering the cost, complexity, and risk of AI adoption, DeepSense accelerates the path from exploration to execution.

Our Areas of Impact

DeepSense transforms AI potential into lasting impact by building skills, fueling growth, and ensuring responsible, ethical adoption.

Jobs of the Future, AI Skills Development & Literacy

  • Partners can hire students post-project to embed AI expertise in their organizations.
  • Delivering AI education and awareness sessions for public and private sector audiences.

AI in Government & the Public Service

  • Proven process for low-risk, rapid-deployment of AI projects within government. 
  • Ability to deliver projects on government servers, leveraging government data.

Economic Growth and Productivity 

  • Enabling AI-driven startups with technical execution, strategy support and talent.
  • Assisting established companies in launching new AI products and services, in finding efficiencies and helping them reduce their environmental impact.

AI Safety & Ethical Deployment

  • Built-in governance frameworks at project inception, guided by faculty expertise and Dalhousie’s research ethics protocols.
  • AI projects can include human-in-the-loop validation stages, bias detection, use alternative AI frameworks, or use algorithmic methods for better explainability.

Our Team

Dr. Chris Whidden

DeepSense COVE Digital Ocean Research Chair

I have expertise in algorithm development, data science, machine learning and optimization. I work with ocean scientists and industry partners to help translate AI technology research and development to practical, responsible uses such as monitoring at-risk species of fish with video and acoustics to encourage clean energy generation and carbon dioxide removal.

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Iaian Archibald

Executive Director

My background is in marine technology startups, AI/business consulting, and not-for-profits mostly focusing on coastal environments, environmental sustainability, ocean-based recreation and active transportation.

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Margie Publicover

Director of Finance

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Dr. Lu Yang

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science and teach in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. My expertise lies in cloud technologies, and I am passionate about leveraging them to help industries efficiently develop and implement their projects.

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Matthew Doyle

Industry Engagement Manager

As the Industry Engagement Manager for the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, I connect industry with academic researchers for industry-sponsored research projects. Prior to joining Dalhousie, I was an academic researcher working in the area of cardiovascular biomechanics.

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Amous Qiu

Senior Data and AI Algorithms Lead

Along with working at DeepSense, I am currently pursuing a PhD in computer science at Dalhousie University. My role at DeepSense is to support students and help them problem solve for cool AI projects.

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Bryce MacInnis

Data and AI Algorithms Lead

I am a graduate student at Dalhousie University specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. My expertise spans deep learning, reinforcement learning, and evolutionary algorithms. In my role, I provide support to students and advising on machine learning and deep learning applications.

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Prakrut Suthar

Cloud Engineer

I am a computer science graduate from Dalhousie University. I actively manage and implement DeepSense cloud resources across all major cloud platforms, as well as facilitate MLOps and assist interns working on AI/ML projects. I also supervise potential cloud projects to set up cloud infrastructure for individual partner companies.

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Alex Pottier

Lead Program Manager

At DeepSense, I scope and manage projects and select the students who are the right fit for them. Before here, I spent some time as a logistics engineer in the defense industry following graduating from Dalhousie with a bachelor of industrial engineering.

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Alysa Czenze

Program Manager

At DeepSense, I connect skilled students with ocean industry companies to deliver innovative AI and machine learning projects. I bring a background in Marine Biology and Fisheries Science, and a passion for sustainable ocean science.

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Brogan Regier

Communications and Events Coordinator

With a background in marine biology and science communication, I am passionate about advocating for our oceans. At DeepSense, I manage communications and plan events to effectively engage our target audiences and support our organizational goals.

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Agastya Sharma

Junior Communications and Events Specialist

As a recent graduate with a background in marine biology and statistics, I’m passionate about advancing the blue economy. At DeepSense, I support engagement with the ocean technology sector and coordinate events that promote collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth.

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Catherine Evans

Senior Data Analyst

I use satellite imagery and field data to study the ocean and coastlines. I completed my MSc in Oceanography at Dalhousie University in 2023. At DeepSense, I help students understand the science behind the models they build, so they can see how their work applies to real-world scenarios. I’m passionate about using AI to tackle environmental challenges and improve how we monitor and protect our oceans.

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Riley Kennedy

Junior Data Architect

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