Safiia Mohamed

Safiia Mohammed is a PhD candidate and Responsible AI researcher at the University of Windsor (Canada), where her work focuses on AI/ML privacy, security, accountability, and digital forensics. She leads workshops on core AI safety topics, such as responsible AI principles and federated learning, helping bridge academic research and practical education. Safiia holds two Master’s degrees: one in machine intelligence from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (where she earned Google and Facebook scholarships) and another in information security and digital forensics from Ireland’s Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. At Windsor, ON, Safiia is president of the Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) student chapter, mentoring students and advocating for greater diversity in tech. She is also an academic mentor and life coach, empowering students professionally and personally. Beyond academia, she is active as a tech entrepreneur, Safiia Tech founder, and mentor, sharing insights on AI ethics and accountability through talks and platforms like LinkedIn, where she highlights the need for trustworthy AI systems.