PhD Paths in AI Security: Speech Forensics, Deepfake Detection & Research at Scale
About the Event:
Saturday, October 18th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PKT
Live on Google Meet (link will be shared after RSVP)
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PhD, AI, and synthetic media detection require not just strong technical skills, but also resilience, curiosity, and ethical rigor. DreamBridge.ai presents “PhD Paths in AI Security: Speech Forensics, Deepfake Detection & Research at Scale”, a session for aspiring researchers, engineers, and AI security enthusiasts to understand how real-world research can shape the future of voice and audio security.
Meet the Guest:
Hashim Ali is a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan–Dearborn, where his research addresses speech forensics, adversarial audio, and trustworthy AI. He has published at ASVspoof 2024, IH&MMSec 2024, and Interspeech 2025, and led his university to 2nd place in the SAFE Challenge 2025.
Who is this for?
Aspiring PhD students in AI, ML, or signal processing
Engineers or researchers curious about synthetic media & anti-spoofing
International students exploring U.S. research pathways
About the Host:
Zainab Kamran is the Growth Lead at DreamBridge.ai and incoming student at Georgetown University. She recently interned in private equity and represents Pakistani women in both academia and tech.
About DreamBridge.ai:
DreamBridge.ai is an AI-powered platform supporting international students on their U.S. graduate school journey. From university matching and application prep to visa guidance and funding resources, DreamBridge.ai offers tools, mentorship, and a thriving community via its Skool network.
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