Graham Taylor is an associate professor at the University of Guelph where he leads the Machine Learning Research Group. He is the academic director of NextAI, a non-profit initiative to establish Canada as the AI hub for research, venture creation, and technology commercialization, and is a member of the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. He was recently selected by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) as one of two Azrieli Global Scholars appointed to the Learning in Machines and Brains Program, which is an international competition recognizing excellence in research and leadership. Professor Taylor has trained more than 45 students and staff members since appointment, and has advised many organizations internationally.