The IEEE Biometrics Council is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of biometrics. Biometrics refers to the automated recognition of individuals based on their physiological or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, voice, and gait. The IEEE Biometrics Council aims to promote research, development, and education in biometrics, as well as to provide a forum for the exchange of information among professionals from academia, industry, and government agencies. The council is a part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. With its focus on biometrics, the IEEE Biometrics Council plays a critical role in driving innovation and enabling the widespread adoption of biometric technologies in various applications, including law enforcement, border control, banking, healthcare, and access control.
IEEE Biometrics Council News
T-BIOM Scores Big: 2023 CiteScore 10.9, SNIP 2.057, SJR 1.56
We are pleased to announce that T-BIOM obtained a Scopus CiteScore = 10.9 in 2023, a Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP) equal to 2.057, and a SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) equal to 1.56.
Call for Nominations – Vice President (Conferences)
Deadline: 24th August 2024 In accordance with the Bylaws, IEEE Biometrics Council Past President Ajay Kumar, in his capacity as Chair of the Councils’ Nominations Committee, invites nominations for the IEEE Biometrics Council Officer position of Vice President-Conferences for the [...]
Call for Nominations – Vice President (Publications)
Deadline: 24th August 2024 In accordance with the Bylaws, IEEE Biometrics Council Past President Ajay Kumar, in his capacity as Chair of the Councils’ Nominations Committee, invites nominations for the IEEE Biometrics Council Officer position of Vice President-Publications for the [...]
Professor Emeritus Mark Nixon Joins Us As EIC TBIOM
IEEE Biometrics Council is happy to introduce the new Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions of Biometrics and Identity Science. The new Editor-in-Chief is Professor Emeritus Mark Nixon and his term will be from July 2024 to June 2027. Mark S. [...]
Remembering the Enduring Legacy of John Daugman
We write to honor and remember a truly remarkable man, John Daugman, whose pioneering work in biometrics has left an indelible mark on the world. John's life was one of extraordinary achievement, profound intellect, and unwavering dedication to advancing the [...]
Call for Site Proposals for IJCB 2026
The IEEE Biometrics Council and IAPR TC-4, are seeking meeting site proposals for the 2026 edition of the International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB). Below are specific details and dates, as well as the instructions for submitting proposals. IJCB 2026: [...]