Hugo Larochelle is a distinguished academic and research scientist with extensive experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Université de Montréal and Université de Sherbrooke, Larochelle has previously held research scientist positions at Google and Twitter. Notably, Larochelle is the Associate Director of the Learning in Machines and Brains Program at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Computer Science obtained from the University of Montreal (2004-2009) and a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the same institution (2001-2004).