Jessica J. Fridrich

Jessica J. Fridrich is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. She is affiliated with the T. J. Watson School of Applied Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on steganography, steganalysis, digital forensics, and machine learning, with notable contributions to secure data hiding and patented camera fingerprinting techniques approved for legal evidence.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Binghamton University

Her research interests include steganography and steganalysis of digital images, digital forensics for linking photos to cameras via sensor fingerprints, signal estimation and detection, and applications of machine learning. Earlier work explored chaotic nonlinear dynamical systems and encryption. Her methods have led to over 150 refereed publications and seven successfully commercialized patents.

Her articles emphasize advancements in batch steganography, JPEG compatibility, and adaptive embedding strategies. Recent work leverages machine learning for steganalysis and explores security trade-offs in high-dimensional feature spaces.

• 2006-2007 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
• 2002 Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Inventor

Narrative on advising and grants: She mentors graduate students and leads projects funded by AFOSR, NSF, and AFRL. Her research addresses challenges in data hiding security, forensic analysis, and optimizing steganographic algorithms. The Digital Data Embedding Lab, which she directs, focuses on algorithmic innovation and empirical validation in steganography and forensics.

Labs/Teams: Digital Data Embedding Lab