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Center
for Identification Technology Research (CITeR)
Center Site Institutions
West Virginia University
University of Arizona
Partner Institutions:
Clarkson University
Michigan State University
Rice University
Rutgers University
St. Lawrence University
Texas State University
University of Arizona
University of Chicago
University of Missouri, KC
University of Oklahoma
University of Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee
A National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center since 2001
Center Mission and Rationale
CITeR is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC). Its
mission to advance identification technology is strongly focused in the areas of biometric systems and
credibility assessment. Our portfolio of activities achieve this mission through cross-cutting research of
emerging enabling technologies, interdisciplinary training of scientists and engineers, and facilitation of
technology transfer to the private and government sectors through its affiliates.
CITeR is an NSF multi-university I/UCRC with two sites. West Virginia University is the Center's founding and
lead site focusing on biometrics and related identification technology and systems. The University of Arizona is
the Center's second site focusing on credibility assessment systems. Each CITeR University site maintains and
develops interdisciplinary collaborative partnerships with other academic institutions to effectively respond to
affiliate research needs.
CITeR is the only NSF I/UCRC focusing on serving its affiliates in the rapidly growing areas of Biometric
Identification and Credibility Assessment Technology.
Research Program
CITeR's research portfolio advances the forefront of understanding in biometrics and credibility assessment in
the following areas central to realization of next generation identification management systems necessary for
private sector and government applications. Portfolio areas include:
Vulnerability Assessment and Reduction
Performance evaluation
Biometric fusion and multibiometric systems
Novel Biometric Modalities
Surveillance applications
Identification in non-ideal environments
Night-time biometrics
Fusion of all information sources
Activity network analysis
Camera, sensor networks, optimization.
Automated Credibility Assessment
Video-based
Audio-based
Textual
System Level Design and Evaluation
Socio-Legal/Policy Framework
Special Center Activities
Our Affiliates
Booz Allen Hamilton
Center for Applied Social Research, University of Oklahoma
Computer Science Corporation
Department of Defense
- Biometric Fusion Center
- Biometric Task Force
- DDR&E
- Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment
- USSOCOM/SOALT
Department of Homeland Security-Science & Technology
Department of Homeland Security Center for Border Security and Immigration
FAA
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Forensitec/Nemesysco
Lockheed Martin
National Security Agency
Northrop Grumman
Raytheon
Sagem Morpho Inc.
SAIC
West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation
Education
Faculty at CITeR's WVU site have developed a set of innovative programs at the undergraduate and graduate
levels for students interested in pursuing a degree, certificate or emphasis in biometrics. Each of these
programs dovetails with the Center's research through student senior design and research projects. WVU created
the first Bachelor's degree program in Biometric Systems. The program has a strong interdisciplinary foundation,
relying upon courses from traditional Computer and Electrical Engineering curricula, Biology and Statistics, with
an emphasis on signal and image processing, and biometric applications. At the graduate level, students can pursue
a 15 credit hour certificate program in Biometrics and Information Assurance. Alternatively, students pursuing
Masters Degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering at WVU may elect to take
courses which form an emphasis area in Biometrics and Information Assurance.
WVU is the founding site of the Student Society for the Advancement of Biometrics (SSAB), a student organization
focused on professional development in biometrics and identification technology. The SSAB engages in broad-based
professional development by organizing visits to companies and government labs and by publicizing internship offers
from various organizations.
Center Locations and Contacts
West Virginia University Research Office
886 Chestnut Ridge Road
PO Box 6222
Morgantown, WV 26506
TEL: (304)293-6531 FAX: (304)293-6213
WEB: www.citer.wvu.edu
EMAIL: citer@mail.wvu.edu
Center Co-Director:
Dr. Lawrence Hornak-West Virginia University
(304)293-0405 ext. 2515
Lawrence.Hornak@mail.wvu.edu
Center Co-Director:
Dr. Bojan Cukic-West Virginia University
(304)293-0405 ext. 2526
Bojan.Cukic@mail.wvu.edu
Center Co-Director:
Dr. Judee Burgoon-University of Arizona
(520)621-5818
jburgoon@cmi.arizona.edu
Other Contacts
LaRue Williams
Relationship Manager
(304)293-8274
Larue.williams@mail.wvu.edu
Shannon Loughrie
Public Relations Representative
(304)293-1455
Shannon.Loughrie@mail.wvu.edu
Laurel Guthrie
Secretary
(304)293-6531
Laurel.Guthrie@mail.wvu.edu
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