Biometrics

• General overview of biometric systems
• Design of biometric systems
• Authentication vs. Identification
• Performance analysis
• Biological characteristics: e.g. Fingerprint, vein, face, iris, periocular
• Behavioural characteristics: e.g. Keystroke dynamics, gait, signature
• Multimodal biometrics
• Continuous biometric authentication
• Biometric sample quality
• Privacy and template protection
• Presentation attacks: artefacts and possibilities for mimicking
• Biometric standards
• Biometric applications

Knowledge: -The candidate possesses advanced knowledge in Biological and Behavioural Biometrics. -The candidate possesses thorough knowledge about theory and scientific methods relevant for design, development and operation of biometric access control systems. -The candidate is capable of applying his/her knowledge in new fields of IT-security systems. -The candidate is capable of updating his/her own knowledge in authentication related topics.

Skills: -The candidate is capable of analyzing existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of biometrics and working independently on solving theoretical and practical problems. -The candidate can use relevant scientific methods in independent research and development in biometrics. -The candidate is capable of performing critical analysis of various literature sources and applying them in structuring and formulating scientific reasoning in biometrics. -The candidate is capable of carrying out an independent limited research or development project in biometrics under supervision, following the applicable ethical rules.

General competence: -The candidate is capable of analyzing problems in biometrics. -The candidate is capable of applying his/her biometric knowledge and skills in new fields, in order to accomplish advanced tasks and projects. -The candidate can work independently and is familiar with biometric terminology (i.e. ISO/IEC 2382-37). -The candidate is capable of discussing professional problems, analyses and conclusions in the field of biometrics, both with specialists and with general audience. -The candidate is capable of contributing to innovation. -The candidate is capable of taking part in debates in national and international fora within the field of authentication and behavioural biometrics.

• Lectures
• Project work
• Tutoring

Additional information:

• Course lectures are given as a full week seminar at the start of the semester.
• Students shall provide a research report (term paper) on a topic that is chosen by the student in coordination with the teachers.
• Exam on the whole content of the course.

Coursework requirement: Minimum number of approved exercises will be specified at the start of the course.