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Dr. Michael King is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology, with a joint appointment at the Harris Institute for Assured Information. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University (2001). His research focuses on biometrics, cyber identity, and machine learning, particularly addressing challenges in facial recognition accuracy, algorithmic fairness, and adversarial machine learning. Prior to academia, he spent over a decade in the U.S. Intelligence Community, leading research initiatives such as IARPA’s BEST Program. His work spans biometric system design, privacy-preserving techniques, and mitigating demographic biases in AI systems.
Education:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 2001
Research interests include the technical and ethical dimensions of biometric systems, with an emphasis on improving accuracy across demographics and enhancing privacy. His recent articles analyze factors like interpupillary distance, image illumination, and sunglasses impact on face recognition systems. He has also explored adversarial attacks on AI models and their mitigation strategies.
His professional experience includes roles as Intelligence Community Department Lead for the White House’s Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management (2005–2012), showcasing his expertise in bridging academic research with government policy. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his contributions to national security and technology policy are notable. He currently advises students in topics related to biometrics and machine learning, though no named advisees are documented.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Harris Institute for Assured Information, focusing on cyber analytics and identity protection technologies.
