Dr. Mark Daley

Professor

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Biography

Mark Daley is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Western University, where he also serves as a faculty affiliate at Toronto's Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. His research focus includes natural computing, computational neuroscience, data science, applied machine learning, theoretical computer science, bioinformatics, and computational musicology. Recognized for his contributions, Mark was named one of Maclean's magazine 'Power List 2024,' highlighting the top 100 Canadians shaping the country, and was featured in Constellation Research's AI150 list of the top 150 global executives leading AI transformation efforts. In October 2024, he was appointed as a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Scholar in Residence in Artificial Intelligence. Mark has previously held positions such as Vice-President of Research at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), Chief Digital Information Officer, Special Advisor to the President, and Associate Vice-President of Research at Western University. He has been actively involved in various boards and initiatives, previously serving as the past chair of Compute Ontario.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.