Saba Hashemi

I'm a second-year PhD student in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California, working with Prof. Maryam Shanechi. Before starting my PhD, I received my B.S. in Computer Engineering from Sharif University of Technology.

My research interest lies at the intersection of AI and neuroscience. I enjoy finding inspiration in the latest advances in AI to develop new tools that can address unique challenges of neural decoding. I’m currently excited about the potential of foundation models for neural activity, which could help deepen our understanding of the brain and cognition. I’m also curious about how ideas from the brain itself might guide us toward building more capable AI systems.

Outside of research, I love being in nature, painting, and photographing the magnificent Los Angeles sunsets and the enchanting moon.