Generative AI Certificate Program

Dr. Ian McCulloh leads AI Continuing and Executive Education at Johns Hopkins University, where he specializes in data science, network analysis, and artificial intelligence. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellong University.McCulloh’s professional experience includes leading the U.S. Army’s network science initiative and establishing Accenture’s U.S. Federal AI practice, where he grew a team of over 1,200 professionals. His work spans advanced data analysis, machine learning, and Python programming, with applications in healthcare, defense, and business. He is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and has taught courses in data science and AI, making him uniquely qualified to lead a course in Python programming. McCulloh’s teaching emphasizes practical applications, bridging technical expertise with real-world problem-solving.

Dr. Jane Pinelis currently serves as the chief AI engineer of the Applied Information Sciences Branch at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). She leads a diverse group of AI scientists and analysts in the development, assurance, and integration of AI capabilities. Her leadership extends to the formulation of cutting-edge assurance-specific products and stringent standards designed to fortify testing of AI-driven systems across the multifaceted landscape of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

Dr. Pinelis holds a BS in statistics, economics, and mathematics, an MA in statistics, and a PhD in statistics, all from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prior to her current role, she served as the inaugural chief of AI assurance at the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) at the DOD, where she oversaw the test and evaluation (T&E) and responsible AI (RAI) directorates. Her career has largely focused on operational T&E, both in support of the service operational testing commands and at the Office of the Secretary of Defense level.

With a career of over 30 years, Dr. Christophe Morin is a pioneer in neuromarketing, AI-based predictive analytics, and persuasive messaging. His groundbreaking NeuroMap™ model bridges neuroscience and consumer psychology to optimize how brands connect with audiences on a primal level. As co-founder and Chief Persuasion Scientist at SalesBrain, Dr. Morin has transformed persuasion into a measurable science, creating tools and methods adopted by top brands and training executives globally in brain-based influence.