M.S Course
Visual Intelligence lab (VI Lab). [Homepage]
AI Imaging, Department of Image Science and Art, Chung-Ang University
Email : jzoe@vilab.cau.ac.kr
M.S. Student in Artificial Intelligence at Chung-Ang University, specializing in Deepfake Detection and AI Safety . Experienced in developing explainable multimodal frameworks for detecting manipulated media and enhancing the trustworthiness of AI systems.
Deepfake Detection
Multimedia Forensics
Multi-Modal / Explainable AI (XAI)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Researcher , Visual Intelligence Lab (Prof. Jongwon Choi) — Korea University,
Seoul, South Korea (Mar 2024 – Present)
Working on explainable deepfake detection and multi-modal AI safety frameworks.
PUBLICATIONS
Heejae Jo , Giyoon Choi, Jonguk Choi, Jongwon Choi. (2025). Improving Generalization Performance of Deep Voice Detection using Semi-Supervised Learning. In Proceedings of the 37th Workshop on Image Processing and Understanding (IPIU 2025 ), Jeju, Korea.
Giyoon Choi, Hyunjin Cho, Heejae Jo , Jonguk Choi, Jongwon Choi. (2024). Knowledge Distillation-Based Prompt Learning Using Attention Decomposition. In Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electronics Engineers (KIEE) Conference , Jeju, Korea.
Jonguk Choi, Heejae Jo , Taehun Kim, Hyungjun Lim, Jongwon Choi. (2024). Domain Generalization Analysis of Audio Deepfake Detection. In Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electronics Engineers (KIEE) Conference, Jeju, Korea.
Heejae Jo , et al. (2025). Comparing Face Regions: Reference Image-Guided Explainable Deepfake Detection. Submitted to AAAI 2026 (Reject).
Heejae Jo , et al. (2025). A Partially Manipulated, Explainable Face Synthesis Detection Dataset . In Proceedings of the 2025 Korea Institute of Broadcasting and Media Engineers Autumn Conference, Seoul, Korea.
Heejae Jo , et al. (2025). Comparing Face Regions: Reference Image-Guided Explainable Deepfake Detection. To be submitted to IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR 2026).
RESEARCH PROJECTS
AI Safety: Multi-Modal Anti-Deepfake Framework
National R&D Program for Trustworthy AI — Mar 2025 ~ Present
Project Overview
Designing a comprehensive defect detection system against commonsense reasoning errors. Developing a real-time multi-modal anti-deepfake integrated framework to ensure reliability and safety in AI systems.
My Contribution
Created an Audio DeepVoice dataset using Voice Conversion models (Coqui-ai, Seed-VC).
Built a customized Video-Audio Deepfake dataset optimized for multi-modal detection environments.
Established a Fake Text Dataset generation pipeline for cross-modal robustness evaluation.
Developing a Retrieval Deepfake Detector for binary classification and manipulation region segmentation (in progress).
Multi-Projection Space for Large-Scale User Interaction under Low-Light Conditions
Cultural Technology R&D Program — Mar 2024 ~ Feb 2025
Project Overview
Developed technologies for high-degree-of-freedom, large-scale user interaction. Focused on overcoming limitations of low-light illumination environments by leveraging multi-projection spaces.
My Contribution
Generated an SMPL dataset using ScoreHMR and structured pose-specific data representations.
Developed a Crowded Human Detection Model using D-Fine for multi-person motion analysis.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Outstanding Project Award , “Life: AI Previsualization Unreal Module Design” — Metaverse Academy, Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), NIPA, KCA, 2023
Hackathon Award , “Tree-Planting Game with Air Pollution Prediction” — Metaverse Academy, Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), NIPA, KCA, 2023
Completion Certificate , “LLM-based Convenience Store Recipe Recommendation” — AI Career Path Program, Sanhak Foundation & University-Industry Technology Cooperation Foundation, 2023
Excellence Award , “Maplex: Landmark Search Using CLIP” — AI Career Path Program (Singapore Overseas Training), Sanhak Foundation & University-Industry Technology Cooperation Foundation, 2025
EMPLOYMENT
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Broadcast Operation Team
CJ OliveNetworks
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
Broadcast Operation Team
CJ Powercast