Dr. Alain Tapp

Professor

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Biography

Alain Tapp is a Professor at the Université de Montréal and an associate member of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA). He specializes in areas bridging computer science, physics, and mathematics, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and deep learning. Tapp has a extensive teaching and supervision background, having overseen numerous graduate theses in fields such as data-efficient causal discovery and machine learning. His research contributions include leading projects that involve complex data analysis and the application of machine learning techniques for quantitative finance and business analytics. Tapp’s work also emphasizes dependable and explainable learning, reflecting a commitment to advancing the understanding of machine learning in complex environments. He has published widely in the fields of theoretical computer science and natural language processing (NLP), contributing significantly to advancements in algorithms and their applications across scientific disciplines.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Alain Tapp has been contributing significantly to research and academia, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning since joining the faculty.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.