Mark Lokanan, Royal Roads University

Research

Machine Learning Algorithms Computational intelligence Self-regulation Compliance Fraud Fine prediction Enforcement

Latest papers

The morality and tax avoidance: A sentiment and position taking analysis.
PloS one · 2023 · first author
The determinants of investment fraud: A machine learning and artificial intelligence approach.
Frontiers in big data · 2022 · first author
Predicting Fraud Victimization Using Classical Machine Learning.
Entropy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021 · first author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

The Application of Machine Learning Algorithm to SRO's Fraud Detection and Fine Prediction
SSHRC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$51,877
Sentiment and Position Taking of Witness Testimonies
SSHRC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$98,293
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada's Enforcement Performance
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$58,764

All 3 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

The morality and tax avoidance: A sentiment and position taking analysis.

Lokanan M

PloS one2023First author

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287327 PMID: 37459305

02

The determinants of investment fraud: A machine learning and artificial intelligence approach.

Lokanan M

Frontiers in big data2022First author

DOI: 10.3389/fdata.2022.961039 PMID: 36299659

03

Predicting Fraud Victimization Using Classical Machine Learning.

Lokanan M, Liu S

Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)2021First author

DOI: 10.3390/e23030300 PMID: 33802314

The Application of Machine Learning Algorithm to SRO's Fraud Detection and Fine Prediction

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Lokanan, Mark

Keywords: Machine Learning; Algorithms; Computational intelligence; Self-regulation; Compliance; Fraud; Fine prediction; Enforcement; Crimes; Capital markets

$51,877

Sentiment and Position Taking of Witness Testimonies

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021New Frontiers in Research Fund - Special Call

Principal investigators: Lokanan, Mark

Keywords: Money laundering Anti-money laundering Deep learning Real estate Gaming Luxury vehicle

$98,293

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada's Enforcement Performance

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Lokanan, Mark

Keywords: (1) Securities fraud; (2) Enforcement; (3) Investment advisor; (4) Compliance; (5) Regulation; (6) Capital markets; (7) Fraud; (8) Penalties; (9) Self-regulation; (10) Self-regulatory organizations

$58,764

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Machine Learning Dear Professor Lokanan, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The morality and tax avoidance: A sentiment and position taking analysis." (2023), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "The Application of Machine Learning Algorithm to SRO's Fraud Detection and Fine Prediction" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]