M.S. graduate from Chung-Ang University
Visual Intelligence lab (VI Lab). [Homepage]
AI Imaging, Department of Image Science and Art, Chung-Ang University
Email : jzoe@vilab.cau.ac.kr / whgml36@gmail.com
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M.S. graduate in Artificial Intelligence from Chung-Ang University, specializing in AI agents, human–AI interaction, and AI safety. Experienced in developing human-centered AI systems that enable effective and trustworthy interaction between humans and intelligent agents.
AI Agents and Human–AI Interaction
Multimodal and Explainable AI
Trustworthy AI and AI Safety
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Post-Master’s Researcher, Visual Intelligence Lab (Prof. Jongwon Choi)
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea | Mar. 2026 – Present
Working on explainable deepfake detection and multi-modal AI safety frameworks.
PUBLICATIONS
Taehoon Kim,* Jonguk Choi*, Heejae Jo, Byungmin Park, Jongwon Choi. (ECCV 2026) Preserving Knowledge across Space and Time for Continual Video Deepfake Detection.
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*, Giyoon Choi, Jongwook 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 , Jongwook 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.
Jonwook Choi*, Heejae Jo, Taehoon 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.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
AI Library
AI Safety: Multi-Modal Anti-Deepfake Framework —Mar 2025 ~ Jan 2026
National R&D Program for Trustworthy AI
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 — Mar 2024 ~ Feb 2025
Cultural Technology R&D Program
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
May 2026 - Present
Post-Master’s Researcher
Visual Intelligence Lab
Feb 2026 - April 2026
AI Contents Team, Intern
CJ ENM
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Broadcast Operation Team
CJ OliveNetworks
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
Broadcast Operation Team
CJ Powercast