Prof. KUMAR Ajay, Associate Head (Research) of the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI), has been featured in the June 2025 issue of the IEEE Biometrics Council Newsletter. In an in-depth interview conducted by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Andrew Teoh, Prof. KUMAR reflects on his pioneering journey in hand-based biometrics over the years.
The interview highlights Prof. KUMAR’s groundbreaking contributions to contactless palmprint, palm-vein, finger-vein, and 3D fingerprint recognition technologies. He discusses the evolution of biometric systems from ink-based impressions to advanced contactless solutions, emphasizing the importance of algorithmic innovation, privacy-preserving techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His insights into future directions—including federated learning, multispectral sensing, and synthetic data generation—underscore his continued leadership in shaping the field.
Prof. KUMAR’s feature in this prestigious publication is a testament to his global impact and dedication to advancing biometric research.
You may read the Newsletter on the IEEE website (subscribers only), or you may read the interview at the link below:
