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Stephen J Elliott

Stephen J Elliott Ph.D

Associate Professor

Campus: West Lafayette
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Department: Technology Leadership & Innovation
Department: Industrial Technology
Office: Room 378
Phone: 765.494.2311
Fax:765 496 2700
Mailing Address:
BSPA Lab
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021

Biography:

Dr. Elliott's teaching and research interests are in the field of biometrics. He currently leads a team of graduate and undergraduate students who work in the area of biometric technology. For more information about the team, please visit www.bspalabs.org.  His research interests within biometrics include testing and evaluation of biometric devices, biometric performance, and biometric education initiatives. He has spoken at several conferences, and is active in biometric standards initiatives.

Publications

Journals

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. No. 4. pp.270-277. ISSN: 0952-8091.

Jihyeon, J., Elliott, S. J., & Kim, H. (2007). On improving interoperability of fingerprint recognition using resolution compensation based on sensor evaluations. In Lecture notes in computer science (4642/2007, pp. 455-463). Berlin, Germany: Springer. 

Bhargav-Spantzel, A., Squicciarini, A. C., Modi, S. K., Young, M. R., Bertino, E., & Elliott, S. J. (2007). Privacy preserving multi-factor authentication with biometrics. Journal of Computer Security, 15, 529-560.

Elliott, S. J., & Rishel, T. (2007). An exploratory survey in collaborative software in a graduate course in automatic identification and data capture. Journal of Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, 4, 153-162.

Elliott, S. J., & Kukula, E. P. (2007). The challenges associated with laboratory-based distance education. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 30(1), 37-42.

Rusk, C. P., Blomeke C. R., Balschweid, M. A., Elliott, S. J., & Baker, D. (2006). An evaluation of retinal imaging technology for 4-H beef and sheep identification. Journal of Extension, 44(5).

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, 21(3), 3-9. 

Elliott, S. J., Peters, J. L., & Rishel, T. J. (2004). An introduction to biometrics technology: Its place in technology education. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 41(4), 59-69. 

Elliott, S. J. (2004). Differentiation of signature traits vis-à-vis mobile- and table-based digitizers. ETRI Journal, 26, 641-646. 

Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2004). Evaluation of a facial recognition algorithm across three illumination conditions. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 19(9), 19-23. (Graduate student researcher primary author)

Hanisch, D. E., & Elliott, S. J. (2004, January/February). Biometrics and expanded service kiosks. Banking Today/Journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, 15, 14-16. (Undergraduate student researcher primary author)

Elliott, S. J. (2003). Biometric technology: A primer for aviation technology students. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 3, 311-322.

Louks, R., Elliott, S. J., & Sutton, M. J. (2003). Command and control voice recognition for automotive telematics. Ford Technical Journal, (6)5, 18. (Graduate student researcher primary author)

Leniski, A. C., Skinner, R. C., McGann, S. F., & Elliott, S. J. (2003). Managing and securing biometrics implementations (Part 1). International Edition of the A&S (Automation and Security) Magazine. (Undergraduate student researcher primary author)

Leniski, A. C., Skinner, R. C., McGann, S. F., & Elliott, S. J. (2003). Managing and securing biometrics implementations (Part 2). International Edition of the A&S (Automation and Security) Magazine. (Undergraduate student researcher primary author)

Non-refereed Conference Proceedings

Kukula, E. P., Sickler, N. C., & Elliott, S. J. (2004). Adaptation and implementation to a graduate course development in biometrics. World Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, Santos, Brazil.

Sickler, N. C., Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2004). The development of a distance education class in automatic identification and data capture at Purdue University. World Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, Santos, Brazil.

Elliott, S. J., & Sutton, M. J. (2002). Graduate course development in biometrics. Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE/SEFI/TUB Colloquium, Berlin, Germany.

Presentations

Elliott, S. J. (2007, January). Analysis of finger preference of users for fingerprint recognition systems. Paper presented at the fifth annual BERC Biometrics Conference, Biometric Engineering Research Center, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

Elliott, S. J. (2006, February). Human biometric sensor interaction and its affect on modality performance. Paper presented at the fourth annual BERC Biometrics Conference, Biometric Engineering Research Center, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

Elliott, S. J. (2006, January). Panel moderator, Biometrics data quality and interoperability conformance. Biometric Authentication Symposium, 4th International Symposium on Computing and Media Studies, Kyoto, Japan.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, June). The challenges of environment and the human biometric device interaction on biometric system performance. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Biometric Technologies, Calgary, Canada.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, June). The challenges of environment and the human biometric device interaction on biometric system performance. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Biometric Technologies, Calgary, Canada.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, June). The challenges of environment and the human biometric device interaction on biometric system performance. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Biometric Technologies, Calgary, Canada.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, October). Biometrics: Which technology is right for you? Paper presented at Frontline Solutions Europe, Birmingham, England.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, Sept). National and international biometrics standards update. Paper presented at Biometrics 2002, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Elliott, S. J. (2001, October). How to choose your handheld and fixed position terminals for mobile application. Paper presented at Frontline Solutions Europe, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Elliott, S. J. (2001, October). The A-Z of RF/DC: How does it work, where can I use it? Paper presented at Frontline Solutions Europe, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

b. National:

Elliott, S. J. (2007, July). An introduction to biometric technologies for the educator. Paper presented at Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.

Elliott, S. J. (2007, February). Case study: Phone-based voice biometrics for remote authentication. Paper presented at the RSA Conference, San Francisco, CA

Elliott, S. J. (2006, March). Fingerprint image quality across different populations. Paper presented at NIST Biometric Image Quality Workshop, Gaithersburg, MD.

Elliott, S. J. (2006, March). Activities of SC37 / WG5 Biometric Equipment Performance Rapporteur Group. Paper presented at NIST Biometric Image Quality Workshop, Gaithersburg, MD.

Elliott, S. J. (2006, July). An introduction to biometric technologies for the educator. Paper presented at the Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.

Elliott, S. J. (2005, July). An introduction to biometric technologies for the educator. Paper presented at the Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, September). Introduction to biometric research and education at Purdue University. Paper presented at the Biometrics Consortium, Washington, DC.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, September). An evaluation of fingerprint quality vis-à-vis an 18- to 25-year-old population baseline. Paper presented at the Biometrics Consortium, Washington, DC.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, July). Biometric technologies: The future. Paper presented at the Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, July). An introduction to biometric technologies for the educator. Paper presented at the Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.

Elliott, S. J. (2003, July). An introduction to biometric technologies for the educator. Paper presented at the Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, November). A new era: Education-Educational initiatives at Purdue University. Paper presented at INCITS and INCITS TC Officer Symposium, Washington, DC.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, November). Biometrics 101. Paper presented at the Hawaii Biometrics Conference, Waikiki, HI.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, October). The challenge of campus deployments. Paper presented at Biometech, New York, NY.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, September). Educational needs in biometrics and information assurance. Panel discussion, NIST Biometrics Consortium, Crystal City, VA.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, September). Graduate course development in biometrics. Paper presented at the NIST Biometrics Consortium, Crystal City, VA.

Elliott, S. J. (2001, October). Bar codes and inventory control. Paper presented at the National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) Annual Conference, LaJolla, CA.

Elliott, S. J. (2000, December). Barcode symbol contrast and media effects. Paper presented at the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

c. Regional:

Elliott, S. J. (2005, November). Practical issues in cybersecurity. Paper presented at TechPoint 8 Summit, Indianapolis, IN.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, August). Biometric technologies in the banking sector. Paper presented at the Federal Financial Examination Council (FFIEC) Regional Examiners Conference, Chicago, IL.

Elliott, S. J. (2003, July). Biometric technology. Paper presented at the Indiana Executive Leadership Forum, Indianapolis, IN.

Elliott, S. J. (2001, November). Pros and cons of handheld platforms – Palm vs. Windows CE. Paper presented at Frontline Solutions, Chicago, IL.

d. Local:

Elliott, S. J. (2006, March). An assessment of performance between on- and off- campus students in an Automatic Identification and Data Capture course. Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Technologies Conference, West Lafayette, IN. 

Elliott, S. J. (2005, March). Biometric technology panel discussion. Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

Elliott, S. J. (2005, March). Biometric technology and manufacturing. Paper presented at the Energizing the Enterprise Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

Elliott, S. J. (2005, March). Biometric technology for your business. Paper presented at the New Economy Network meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Elliott, S. J. (2004, March). Biometric technology: An introduction. Paper presented at the New Economy Network meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, October). AIDC and biometric technologies workshop. Paper presented at the Technology Educators of Indiana (TEI) Conference, West Lafayette, IN.


Refereed Conference Proceedings

Modi, S. K., Elliott, S. J., Kim, H., & Kukula, E. P. (2008). Statistical Analysis Framework for Biometric System Interoperability Testing. Paper presented at the ICITA 2008, Cairns, Australia

Blomeke, C.R., Modi, S.K., & Elliott, S. J. (2008). Investigating the relationship between fingerprint image quality and skin characteristics. In Proceedings of the 42nd Annual IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (Vol. 42, pp. 158-161). Prague, Czech Republic.

Kukula, E. P., Blomeke, C. R., Modi, S. K., & Elliott, S. J.(2008). Effect of Human Interaction on Fingerprint Matching Performance, Image Quality, and Minutiae Count. Paper presented at the ICITA 2008, Cairns, Australia.

Frick, M. D., Modi, S. K., Elliott, S. J., & Kukula, E.P.(2008). Impact of Gender on Fingerprint Recognition Systems. Paper presented at the ICITA 2008, Cairns, Australia.

Modi, S. K., Elliott, S. J., & Kim, H. (2007, December). Performance analysis for multi sensor fingerprint recognition. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Information Systems Security (ICISS, 2007), New Delhi, India.

Blomeke, C. R., Elliott, S. J., & Walter, T. (2007, October). Bacterial survivability and transferability on biometric devices. Paper to be presented at the 41st Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Ottawa, Canada.

Elliott, S. J., Modi, S. K., Maccarone, L., Young, M. R., Jin, C., & Kim, H. (2007, October). Image quality and minutiae count comparison for genuine and artificial fingerprints. Paper presented at the 41st Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Ottawa, Canada.

Jang, J., Elliott, S. J., & Kim, H. (2007, August). Implementation of BioAPI conformance test suite using BSP testing model. Paper presented at the 8th International Workshop on Information Security Applications, Jeju Island, Korea.

Kukula, E., Elliott, S., & Duffy, V. (2007). The effects of human interaction on biometric system performance. In V. G. Duffy (Ed.), Digital human modeling: First international conference, ICDHM 2007, held as part of 12th international conference on human-computer interaction and 1st international conference on digital-human modeling (pp. 904-913). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Smith, T., Latif, N., & Elliott, S. J. (2007). Visual data’s effect on quality and productivity at a tier one automotive components manufacturer. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI.

Kukula, E., Elliott, S., Gresock, B., & Dunning, N. (2007). Defining habituation using hand geometry. Proceedings of the 5th IEEE Workshop on Automatic Identification Advanced Technologies, Alghero, Italy, 242-246. 

Elliott, S. J., Massie, S. A., & Sutton, M. J. (2007). The perception of biometric technology: A survey. Proceedings of the 5th IEEE Workshop on Automatic Identification Advanced Technologies, Alghero, Italy,  259-267.

Modi, S., Elliott, S. J., Kim, H., & Whetstone, J. (2007). Impact of age groups on fingerprint recognition performance. Proceedings of the 5th IEEE Workshop on Automatic Identification Advanced Technologies, Alghero, Italy, 19-23.

Young, M. R., & Elliott, S. J. (2007). Image quality and performance based on Henry classification and finger location. Proceedings of the 5th IEEE Workshop on Automatic Identification Advanced Technologies, Alghero, Italy, 51-56.

Kukula, E., Elliott, S., Kim, H., & San Martin, C. (2007). The impact of fingerprint force on image quality and the detection of minutiae. Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (EIT), Chicago, IL, 482-487. 

Kukula, E. K., & Elliott, S. J. (2006).Implementing ergonomic principles in a biometric system: A look at the human biometric sensor interaction (HBSI). Proceedings of the 40th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Lexington, KY, 86-91.

Modi, S. K., & Elliott, S. J. (2006). Keystroke dynamics verification using a spontaneously generated password. Proceedings of the 40th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Lexington, KY, 116-121.

Blomeke, C. R., Howell, B. M., & Elliott, S. J. (2006). Perceptions of retinal imaging technology for identifying livestock exhibits. Proceedings of the 40th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Lexington, KY, 144-150. 

Elliott, S. J., & Hunt, A. R. (2006). An assessment of dynamic signature forgery and perception of signature strength. Proceedings of the 40th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Lexington, KY, 186-190.

Modi, S. K., & Elliott, S. J. (2006). Impact of image quality on performance: Comparison of young and elderly fingerprints. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing (RASC 2006), Canterbury, UK, 449-454.

Elliott, S. J., & Hunt, A. R.(undergraduate student) (2006). The challenge of forgeries and perception of dynamic signature verification. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing (RASC 2006), Canterbury, UK, 455-459. 

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. World Conference on Engineering Technology Education, Santos, Brazil, 93-96.

Young, M. R., Elliott, S. J., & Morton, J. M. (2006) Applied automatic identification and data capture solutions through educational research. World Conference on Engineering Technology Education, Santos, Brazil, 97-99.

Modi, S. K., & Elliott, S. J. (2006). Graduate course development focusing on security issues for professionals working in the manufacturing industry. World Conference on Engineering Technology Education, Santos, Brazil, 85-88.

Elliott, S. J., & Kukula, E. P. (2006) The evolution and enhancement of a graduate course in biometrics. World Conference on Engineering Technology Education, Santos, Brazil, 89-92.

Elliott, S. J. (2006). Biometric testing at Purdue University. The Fourth Annual BERC Biometrics Conference, Biometric Engineering Research Center, Yonsei Univerisy, Incheon, Korea, 230-251.

Modi, S. K., & Elliott, S. J. (2005). Securing the manufacturing environment using biometrics. Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 275-278.

Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2005). Implementation of hand geometry at Purdue University’s recreational center: An analysis of users perspectives and system performance. Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST) Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 83-89.

Sickler, N. C., & Elliott, S. J. (2005). An evaluation of fingerprint image quality across an elderly population vis-à-vis an 18- to 25-year-old population. Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 61-68.

Wu, G., Latif, N. & Elliott, S. J. (2005). Security solutions for CNC machine operations based on biometric security. Selected Papers of the National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2004). Effects of illumination changes on the performance of Geometrix FaceVision 3D FRS. Proceedings of the 38th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Albuquerque, NM, 331-337.

Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2003, October). Securing a restricted site: Biometric authentication at entry point. Paper presented at the 2003 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. 

Leniski, A. C., Skinner, R. C., McGann, S. F., & Elliott, S. J. (2003, October). Securing the biometric model. Paper presented at the 2003 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Morton, J. M., Portell, C. M., Elliott, S. J., & Kukula, E. P. (2003, October). Facial recognition at Purdue University’s Airport, 2003-2008. Paper presented at the 2003 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. 

Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2003, September). Securing a restricted site: Biometric authentication at entry point. Paper presented at the Biometric Symposium, Biometric Consortium 2003 Proceedings. Washington, DC.

Lopp, D., Elliott, S. J., Eiff, G., & Litzenberger, J. (2003, July). Security: Bottleneck to success. Paper presented at the Aviation Management Education and Research Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Elliott, S. J. (2002). Development of a biometric testing protocol for dynamic signature verification. Paper presented at the International Conference on Automation, Robotics, and Computer Vision (ICARV), Singapore.

Elliott, S. J. (2002, March). A comparison of on-line dynamic signature trait variables vis-à-vis mobile computing devices and table-based digitizers. Paper presented at the Third Workshop on Automatic Identification Advanced Technologies, IEEE, Tarrytown, NY.

Elliott, S. J., & Sutton, M. J. (2001). Dynamic signature verification for electronic document management. Selected papers of the National Association of Industrial Technology annual conference, Dearborn, MI. 

Study Guides and/or Workbooks

Elliott, S. J., Sickler, N. C., Kukula, E. P., & Modi, S. K. (2004). From bar codes to biometrics. West Lafayette, IN: Copymat. 

This locally published 447-page textbook was written for TECH 621 and incorporates many of the chapters from the previous books listed below.

Elliott, S. J., Sickler, N. C., & Kukula, E. P. (2004). Automatic identification and data capture technologies. West Lafayette, IN: Copymat.

This locally published 257-page textbook and 137-page laboratory manual were written for IT 345.

Elliott, S. J., Sickler, N. C., Kukula, E. P., & Modi, S. K. (2004). Introduction to biometric technologies. West Lafayette, IN: Copymat.

Elliott, S. J., Sickler, N. C., & Kukula, E. P. (2004). Securing the manufacturing environment using biometric technologies. West Lafayette, IN: Copymat.

Textbook Chapters
Elliott, S. J., Kukula, E. P., & Modi, S. K. (2007). Issues involving the human biometric sensor interface. In S. N. Yanushkevich, P. S. P. Wang, M. L. Gavrilova, M. S. Nixon, & S. N. Srihari (Eds.), Image pattern recognition synthesis and analysis in biometrics (pp. 339-365). Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific.

Textbooks

Elliott, S. J., Hilbert, G. A., & Kraebber, H. W. (2004). Data acquisition and analysis facilitator guide. Dayton, OH: National Center for Manufacturing Education.

Elliott, S. J., Hilbert, G. A., & Kraebber, H. W. (2004). Data acquisition and analysis participant journal. Dayton, OH: National Center for Manufacturing Education. 

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