Eric Kukula's resume and publications

Eric P. Kukula, Ph.D.
ekukula@gmail.com | (765) 479 - 4025

Education
2008 Ph.D. Technology, Specialization: Computational Science, Purdue University
Dissertation: Design and Evaluation of the Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction
Method: Stephen J. Elliott, Ph.D., advisor
2004 M.S. Technology, Specialization: Information Security, Purdue University
Thesis: The Effects of Varying Illumination Levels on FRS Algorithm Performance:
Stephen J. Elliott, Ph.D., advisor
2002 B.S. Industrial Distribution, Minor in Management, Purdue University

Experience
Academic
2008–present Purdue University, Industrial Technology / Biometric Standards, Performance, &
Assurance (BSPA) Laboratory, Visiting Assistant Professor and Senior Biometric
Researcher

Industrial, business, and governmental experience
2009–present International Representative of INCITS/M1.5, Biometric Performance Testing and
Reporting for International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC) Joint Technical
Committee (JTC) 1 Sub Committee (SC) 37 Biometrics
2004–present International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC) Joint Technical Committee
(JTC) 1 Sub Committee (SC) 37 U.S. Technical Expert for WG5: Biometric Testing
and Reporting
2003–present InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) Technical
Committee M1 Biometrics Member of Technical Group M1.5: Biometric Performance
Testing and Reporting

Teaching, research, and fellowship appointments
2003-2008 Purdue University, Biometrics Standards, Performance, & Assurance Laboratory,
Researcher
2006-2008 Purdue University, NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in GK-12 Education
2005-2006 Purdue University, Graduate School Strategic Initiatives Fellow
2003-2005 Purdue University, Industrial Technology Teaching Assistant

Publications
Book sections in internationally published books
1 Kukula, E., & Elliott, S. (2009). Biometric System Ergonomic Design. In S. Li (Ed.),
Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer. pp. 1260. ISBN 978-0-387-73002-8 (paper) ISBN: 978-0-
387-73003-5 (electronic). (in press).
2 Elliott, S., Kukula, E., &. Lazarick, R. (2009). Operational Times. In S. Li (Ed.), Encyclopedia of
Biometrics. Springer. pp. 1260. ISBN 978-0-387-73002-8 (paper) ISBN: 978-0-387-73003-5
(electronic). (in press).

Chapters in internationally published books
1 Elliott, S., Kukula, E., & Modi, S. (2007). Issues Involving the Human Biometric Sensor
Interface. In S. Yanushkevich, P. Wang, & S. Srihari (Eds.), Image Pattern Recognition: Synthesis
and Analysis in Biometrics. World Scientific Publishers. Series in Machine Perception and
Artificial Intelligence. Vol. 67. pp. 339-364. ISBN: 978-981-256-908-0.

Refereed journal articles
1 Kukula, E.P., Sutton, M.J., & Elliott, S.J. (2009). The Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction
Evaluation Method: Biometric Performance and Usability Measurements. IEEE Transactions on
Instrumentation & Measurement. (in press).
2 Kukula, E.P., Blomeke, C.R., Modi, S.K. and Elliott, S.J. (2009). Effect of human-biometric sensor
interaction on fingerprint matching performance, image quality and minutiae count. Int. J.
Computer Applications in Technology. Vol. 34 (4), pp. 270–277. ISSN: 0952-8091.
3 Elliott, S. J. & Kukula, E.P. (2007). The Challenges Associated with Laboratory-Based Distance
Education. EDUCAUSE Quarterly. Vol. 30 (1). pp. 37-42
4 Kukula, E. P, & Elliott, S. J. (2006). Implementation of hand geometry: An analysis of user
perspectives and system performance. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine. Vol 21
(3), March 2006. pp. 3-9.
5 Kukula, E. P, & Elliott, S. J. (2004). Evaluation of a Facial Recognition Algorithm Across Three
Illumination Conditions. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine. Vol 19 (9). pp. 19-23.

Refereed conference proceedings (with presentation)
1 Kukula, E. & Proctor, R. (2009). Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction: Impact of Training on
Biometric System and User Performance. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on
Human-Computer Interaction. M.J. Smith and G. Salvendy (Eds.): Human Interface, Part II, HCII
2009, LNCS 5618, pp. 168–177. ISBN: 978-3-642-02944-8.
2 Kukula, E. & Harbor, J. (2009). Biometric Technology Program to Promote STEM Education for
the K-12 Environment. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and
Computer Education (ICECE’2009): Educating Engineers for Innovation. Buenos Aires,
Argentina. ISBN: 858912062-7.
3 Kukula, E.*, Blomeke, C., Modi, S., & Elliott, S. (2008). Effect of Human Interaction on
Fingerprint Matching Performance, Image Quality, and Minutiae Count. (771-776). Proceedings of
the 5th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2008).
Cairns, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-9803267-2-7.
4 Modi, S., Elliott, S., Kim, H., & Kukula, E.* (2008). Statistical Analysis Framework for Biometric
System Interoperability Testing. (777-782). Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on
Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2008). Cairns, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-9803267-
2-7.
5 Frick, M.*, Modi, S., Elliott, S., & Kukula, E. (2008). Impact of Gender on Fingerprint
Recognition Systems. (717-721). Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Information
Technology and Applications (ICITA 2008). Cairns, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-9803267-2-7.
6 Kukula, E.*, Elliott, S., & Duffy, V. (2007). The Effects of Human Interaction on Biometric
System Performance. (903-913). Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Human-
Computer Interaction and 1st International Conference on Digital-Human Modeling. Beijing,
China, Springer-Verlag. LNCS 4561. ISBN 978-3-540-73318-8.
7 Kukula, E.*, Elliott, S., Gresock, B., & Dunning, N. (2007). Defining Habituation using Hand
Geometry. (242-246). Proceedings of the 5th IEEE Workshop on Automatic Identification
Advanced Technologies. Alghero, Italy. ISBN: 1-4244-1300-1.

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8 Kukula, E.*, Elliott, S., Kim, H., & San Martin, C. (2007). The Impact of Fingerprint Force on
Image Quality and the Detection of Minutiae. (432-437). Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE
International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT). Chicago, IL. ISBN: 978-1-
4244-0941-9.
9 Kukula, E.* & Elliott, S. (2006). Implementing Ergonomic Principles in a Biometric System: A
Look at the Human Biometric Sensor Interaction. (86-91). Proceedings of the 40th IEEE
International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST). Lexington, KY. ISBN: 1-
4244-0174-7.
10 Elliott, S. J., & Kukula, E. P.* (2006). The Evolution and Enhancement of a Graduate Course in
Biometrics. (89-92) World Congress on Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology
Education (WCCSETE), Santos, Brazil. ISBN: 85-89120-30-9.
11 Elliott, S. J.*, Kukula, E. P., & Sickler, N. C. (2006). An Assessment of Performance Between
On- and Off Campus Students in an Automatic Identification and Data Capture Course, (93-96).
World Congress on Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology Education (WCCSETE),
Santos, Brazil. ISBN: 85-89120-30-9.
12 Kukula, E. P.*, & Elliott, S. J. (2005). Implementation of hand geometry at Purdue University’s
Recreational Center. An analysis of user perspectives and system performance. (83-88).
Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology
(ICCST). Las Palmas de G. C., Spain. ISBN: 0-7803-9245-0.
13 Kukula, E. P.*, Elliott, S.J., Waupotitsch, R., & Pesenti, B. (2004). Effects of Illumination
Changes on the Performance of Geometrix FaceVision 3D FRS. (331-337). Proceedings of the
38th Annual 2004 International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST).
Albuquerque, New Mexico. ISBN: 0-7803-8506-3.
14 Elliott, S. J.*, Kukula, E. P., & Sickler, N. C., (2004). The Challenges of the Environment and the
Human / Biometric Device Interaction on Biometric System Performance, International Workshop
on Biometric Technologies-Special forum on Modeling and Simulation in Biometric Technology,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
15 Kukula, E.P., Sickler, N.C., & Elliott, S.J. (2004, March 14-17). Adaptation and Implementation to
a Graduate Course Development in Biometrics. Paper presented at the World Congress on
Engineering and Technology Education (WCETE), Santos, Brazil
16 Sickler, N.C., Kukula, E.P., & Elliott, S.J. (2004, March 14-17). Using Web-Based Tools to
Enhance Students Learning in the Field of Automatic Identification and Data Capture. Paper
presented at the World Congress on Engineering and Technology Education (WCETE), Santos,
Brazil
17 Kukula, E.P.*, & Elliott, S.J. (2003, October 14 - 16). Securing a Restricted Site: Biometric
Authentication at Entry Point. Paper presented at the 37th Annual 2003 International Carnahan
Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), pp. 435-439, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
18 Morton, J., Portell, C., Elliott, S., & Kukula, E.* (2003, October 14 - 16). Facial Recognition at
Purdue University's Airport 2003-2008. Paper presented at the 37th Annual 2003 International
Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), pp.531-534, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

Conference presentations (online proceedings)
1 Kukula, E. P.* (2009, September 24). Evaluating the Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction (HBSI).
Presented during the Design Considerations for Biometric Systems Panel Session at the Biometric
Consortium, Tampa Bay, FL.
2 Kukula, E. P.* (2007, November 7-8). Understanding the Impact of the Human-Biometric Sensor
Interaction and System Design on Biometric Image Quality. Presented at the NIST Biometric
Quality Workshop II, Gaithersburg, MD.
3 Kukula, E. P.* (2004, September 19 – 22). Effects of Light Direction on the Performance of
Geometrix FaceVision 3D Face Recognition System. Paper presented at the Biometric Consortium,
Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C.


4 Kukula, E.P.*, & Elliott, S.J. (2003). Securing a Restricted Site: Biometric Authentication at Entry
Point. Paper presented at the Biometric Consortium - Biometric Symposium on Research, Hyatt
Regency Washington, D.C.

American National Standard
1 Kukula, E., Elliott, S., & Tilton, C. (co-editors), “INCITS Technical Report for Information
Technology - Biometric Performance Testing and Reporting - Part 7: Framework for Testing
Methodologies for Specific Modalities,” INCITS TR-45-2009, August 2009.

Patents
Non-Provisional Patent (applied)
1 Kukula, E., Modi, S., & Elliott, S., "Fingerprint Acquisition System and Method Using Force
Measurements," New U.S. Utility Patent Application 65047.PI.US, March 2, 2009.
Provisional
1 Kukula, E., Modi, S., & Elliott, S., "Improved Fingerprint Acquisition System and Method Using
Force Measurements," U.S. Provisional Patent Application 65047.PI.US, February 29, 2008.
(active).
2 Elliott, S. J., Kukula, E. P., Modi, S. K., Sickler, N. C., “Communicating Secret Messages To A
Machine Using a Biometric Trait,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ref No. P04088.PI.US,
July 16, 2004. (expired).
3 Elliott, S. J., Modi, S. K., Kukula, E. P., Sickler, N. C., “Authenticating Individuals Using Key
Press Dynamics,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ref No. P04054.PI.US, July 20, 2004.
(expired).

Other scholarly publications related to teaching (Locally published textbooks)
1 Elliott, S.J., Sickler, N.C., & Kukula, E.P. (2005). Automatic Identification and Data Capture. Ed
3. Copymat. pp. 314
2 Elliott, S.J., Sickler, N.C., Kukula, E.P., & Modi, S.K. (2005). From Bar Codes to Biometrics:
What the Practitioner Needs to Know. Copymat. pp 447.
3 Elliott, S.J., Sickler, N.C., & Kukula, E.P. (2004). Automatic Identification and Data Capture. Ed
2. Copymat. pp. 317.
4 Elliott, S.J., Sickler, N.C., Kukula, E.P., & Modi, S.K. (2004). Introduction to Biometric
Technology. Copymat. pp. 184.

Poster presentations
1 Thamerus, R.E., Kukula, E.P, & Proctor, R.W. (2009, May 1). Human-Biometric Sensor
Interaction: Impact of Training on Biometric System and User Performance. Presented at the
Spring Perception and Engineering Expo, West Lafayette, IN.
2 Thamerus, R.E., Kukula, E.P, & Proctor, R.W. (2009, April 22). Human-Biometric Sensor
Interaction: Impact of Training on Biometric System and User Performance. Presented at the 7th
Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
3 Kukula, E.P., Proctor, R.W. & Thamerus, R.E. (2009, March 25). Impact of Training on Biometric
System and User Performance. Presented at the 10th Annual Center for Education and Research in
Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) Information Security Symposium, West Lafayette,
IN.
4 Kukula, E., Elliott. S., Sutton, M., Latif, N., & Duffy, V. (2008, March 18). Design & Evaluation
of the Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction (HBSI) Method. Presented at the 9th Annual Center
for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) Information
Security Symposium, West Lafayette, IN. Award: Best Research Poster.


5 Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J., (2008, February 23). Design and Evaluation of the Human-
Biometric Sensor Interaction Method, College of Technology Faculty Convocation, West
Lafayette, IN
6 Kukula, E., Elliott, S., Gresock, B., and Dunning, N. (2007, June 7-8). Defining Habituation using
Hand Geometry. Presented at the 5th IEEE Workshop on Automatic Identification Advanced
Technologies in Alghero, Italy.
7 Kukula, E. and Elliott. S. (2007, March 20-21). The Effects of Human Interaction on Biometric
System Performance. Presented at the 2007 Annual Center for Education and Research in
Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) Information Security Symposium, West Lafayette,
IN.
8 Kukula, E., Menon, A., Dark, M., and Elliott S. (2007, March 9-11). Face Recognition &
Misidentification: Using the fellow's research to examine the scientific method & measurements of
central tendency. Poster presented at the 7th Annual NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12
Education (GK-12) Project Meeting. Washington DC
9 Kukula, E. and Elliott. S. (2007, March 9). The Effects of Human Interaction on Biometric System
Performance. Presented at the National Science Foundation’s Poster Session of Graduate Teaching
Fellows in K-12 Education Program. Arlington, VA.
10 Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J., (2006). Critical Anthropometric & Ergonomic Elements for Reliable
Hand Placement in Hand Geometry Based Authentication System, Center for Education and
Research in Information Assurance and Security "Security in Motion" Symposium, West
Lafayette, IN.
11 Kukula, E. P. (2006). Critical Anthropometric & Ergonomic Elements for Reliable Hand
Placement in Hand Geometry Based Authentication System, Poster No E-12, Purdue University
Chapter, The Society of Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research Poster Competition, West Lafayette,
IN.
12 Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J., (2006). Standards Work in Multimodal & Other Multibiometric
Fusion, College of Technology Faculty Convocation, West Lafayette, IN
13 Kukula, E. P. & Elliott, S. J., (2005). Biometric Feasibility Study: Hand Geometry at the
Recreational Sports Center, Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and
Security "Security in Motion" Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.
14 Kukula*, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2003). Securing a Restricted Site: Biometric authentication at an
entry point. Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security
Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.

Invited presentations, lectures, or talks presented at meetings of educational societies, conferences,
other educational institutions, or in the community
Regional
1 “Purdue K-12 Biometrics Secondary Education Program”, Invited Speaker, State of Indiana
Biometric Conference, July 16, 2008, Indianapolis, IN
2 “Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction”, Invited Speaker, State of Indiana Biometric Conference,
July 16, 2008, Indianapolis, IN
3 “Introduction to Biometric Technologies”, Invited Lab Instructor, 2006 Automatic Identification &
Data Capture Technical Institute (AIDCTI), July 24-27, 2006, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
4 “An Overview of Biometrics”, Invited Lecturer and Lab Instructor, 2005 Automatic Identification
& Data Capture Technical Institute (AIDCTI), July 24-29, 2005, Ohio University, Athens, OH
5 “Biometric Technologies”, Invited Lab Instructor, 2004 Automatic Identification & Data Capture
Technical Institute (AIDCTI), July 26-29, 2004, Ohio University, Athens, OH.


Local
1 “Biometrics: What it is, and how it works”, Minority Technology Association (MTA) VISION
Program, March 26, 2009, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2 “Biometrics: What it is, and how it works”, Discovering Opportunities in Technology Program
(DOiT), February Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
3 “Biometrics Overview”, McCutcheon High School Students Visit, November 19, Purdue
University, West Lafayette, IN
4 “Human-Biometric Sensor Interaction (HBSI): Overview and Research”, IT 545 – Biometric
Technology and Applications, November 6, 2008, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

5 “Human Factors and Biometrics”, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Meeting,
October 21, 2008, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
6 “Biometric technologies and information security”, CS 355 – Cryptography, October 21, 2008,
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
7 “Biometrics Research in the GK-12 Environment”, Purdue University Indiana Interdisciplinary
GK-12 Program In-Service Meeting, April 11, 2008, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
8 “How in the whorl-d can you identify me? A Lesson in Biometrics”, Windows of Opportunity for
Women in Technology (WOW) Program., November 4, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette,
IN
9 “Biometrics & Homeland Security”, ASM 591B - Foundations in Homeland Security Studies II,
April 3, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
10 “Biometrics and Issues Users Face”, IE 486 - Work Analysis & Design, March 30, 2007, Purdue
11 “Biometrics - Those cool gadgets you see on TV...”, Vision Program, March 29, 2007, Purdue
12 “Biometrics - Those cool gadgets you see on TV...,”, Discovering Opportunities in Technology
Program (DO IT!), March 1, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
13 “Biometric Deployments and Observations”, IT 345 - Automatic Identification & Data Capture,
February 7, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
14 “Hand Geometry”, IT 345 - Automatic Identification & Data Capture, January 26, 2007, Purdue
15 “Face Recognition”, IT 345 - Automatic Identification & Data Capture, January 26, 2007, Purdue
University, West Lafayette, IN’
16 “Biometrics & Ergonomics”, IT 345 - Automatic Identification & Data Capture, January 24, 2007,
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
17 “Physical Security and Authentication”, IT 560W – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Security,
January 20, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
18 “Am I a Scientist?”, Presented to 8th Grade Science Students at Tecumseh Junior High School,
August 29, 2006, Lafayette, IN
19 “Biometrics. What is it?”, Technology Advances Girl Scouts (TAGS) Camp, July 18, 2006, Purdue
20 Biometrics…. Bio-what???, Turned on to Technology and Leadership (TOTAL) Summer Camp,
June 13, 2005, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
21 “Biometrics…. Bio-what???”, Minority Technology Association (MTA) Vision Program, March
25, 2005, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
22 “Overview of Biometrics”, High School Seniors in Technology Camp, June 29, 2004, Purdue
23 “An Overview of Biometrics,” for the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Summer Engineering
Workshop, June 10, 2004, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN


Professional Activities
1 IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP) Exam, Item Writing Workshop. Washington, DC.
April 18-19, 2009.

Referee Activity for International Journals
1 IEEE Systems Journal, Special issue on “Biometrics Systems”
2 IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Special Issue on “Biometric
Instrumentation and Measurement”

Referee Activity for International Conferences
1 BTAS 2009, IEEE Third International Conference on Biometrics: Theory, Applications and
Systems. Washington, DC. September 28-30, 2009.

Conference Panel/Session Chair
1 “Design Considerations for Biometric Systems,” 2009 Biometric Consortium Conference. Tampa
Bay, FL. September 22-24, 2009.
2 “Professional development for Fellows and Teachers,” 2008 NSF GK-12 Regional Conference.
West Lafayette, IN. November 7-8, 2008.
3 "Biomedical System and Bioinformatics III," 2008 IEEE 5th International Conference on
Information Technology and Applications (ICITA). Cairns, Australia. June 24 – 26, 2008.

Professional Organizations / Associations
2003-present InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS)
2003-present Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
2007-present Human Factors and Ergonomic Society (HFES)
2001-2007 National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT)


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