LSU ECE Professor Receives NSF Grant for Biometric Profiling

LSU Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Hsiao-Chun Wu recently received a $245,631 grant from the National Science Foundation for his research on novel robust continuous time-efficient biometric profiling and authentication using multispectral photoplethysmography.

Wu’s research aims to develop a wearable device capable of continuously sensing a wide range of physiological signals for use in biometric authentication and health monitoring. 

“As society sees increasing use of digitally interconnected devices and systems, the need for secure and user-friendly authentication methods is more critical than ever,” Wu said. “Existing methods, such as passwords, fingerprints, and facial recognition are incompatible with wearable technologies.” 

Wu’s project investigates a new approach using physiological signals to enable a continuous time-efficient authentication method that will facilitate a secure and seamless user experience. The investigators will create advanced interdisciplinary learning opportunities at LSU and Michigan Technological University to engage undergraduate and graduate students in cutting-edge research across electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, signal processing, machine learning, intelligent systems, and data science. 

“By training students with the interdisciplinary technical skills for high-tech industries, this project will contribute to the development of the nation’s future STEM workforce,” Wu said.