Flynn Named IEEE Fellow

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A faculty member since 2001, Flynn’s interests include computer vision, biometrics, and 3D sensing and modeling. He directs the biometrics research group with Kevin Bowyer, the Schubmehl-Prein Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Flynn, his students, and collaborators have been researching the feasibility of image-based biometrics and multi-biometrics since 2001.

Federal agencies have frequently used the Notre Dame biometrics research group’s expertise to obtain an objective analysis of commercial biometrics technologies.

In addition to this most recent honor, Flynn is a fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition, a distinguished member of the Association for Computing Machinery, a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, and an associate member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the International Association for Identification. He has also received numerous teaching awards throughout his career.