James Benoit is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Amii, where he works on AI methods that strengthen Canadian cyber security, particularly the detection and mitigation of foreign disinformation. His research blends machine learning with human-in-the-loop evaluation, drawing on a background in computational psychiatry and applied data science.

Before joining Amii, James led Business Intelligence at CASA Mental Health, integrating multi-source data into Power BI dashboards, introducing GIS mapping for strategic planning, and piloting AI-assisted qualitative analysis. He also founded an AI consulting company and held postdoctoral appointments at the University of Alberta and Harvard Medical School, collaborating with partners including Pfizer, Oracle, and the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. He holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Alberta, an MA in Applied Ethics, and a BSc (Honours) in Integrated Sciences from UBC. Outside of work, he enjoys going to local festivals, food shows, and art exhibits.