King, Michael
Michael King
Professor | College of Engineering and Science: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Personal Overview
Dr. Michael King is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Florida Institute of Technology and a Research Scientist with the Harris Institute for Assured Information. He is also a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Biometrics Council.
Dr. King previously served 14 years in the U.S. Intelligence Community, where he created and managed research portfolios in biometrics, identity, advanced sensors, and computational imaging. He led IARPA’s Biometric Exploitation Science and Technology (BEST) Program, transitioning cutting-edge biometric technologies to operational use across government.
He has briefed senior leaders, including the Director of National Intelligence, Congressional advisers, the Defense Science Board, and the Intelligence Science Board. He also served as the Intelligence Community Department Lead to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management (2005–2012). Dr. King was also a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee on Facial Recognition: Current Capabilities, Future Prospects, and Governance (2022 – 2024).
His current research focuses on biometrics, cyber identity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and computational psychology. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Educational Background
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 2001
Professional Experience
2014-2015: Director of Applied Research and Innovation, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC., Directorate of Science and Technology/Office of Technical Services
2012-2013: Technical Director, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC., Directorate of Science and Technology/Office of Technical Services/Applied Research and Innovation
2012-2013: Program Manager, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC., Directorate of Science and Technology/Office of Technical Services/Applied Research and Innovation
2008-2012: Program Manager, ODNI Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, Washington, DC., Office of Smart Collection
2005 – 2007: Research Scientist, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC., Directorate of Science and Technology/Office of the Chief Scientist
2002 –2005: Technical Director, National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, MD, Research Directorate/Human Interface Security
2001 –2002: Sr. Electronics Engineer, National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, MD, Signals Intelligence Directorate/Emerging Technologies
2002 –2005: Adjunct Professor, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, Department of Computer Science (Courses taught: Intro/Advanced Network Communications; Computer Programming in C++)
1995 –1997: Software Engineer/Visualization Specialist, MCNC/North Carolina Supercomputing Center, RTP, NC
Current Courses
CYB 5677 - Biometric Authentication Technologies
CYB 5800 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Cyber Identity
Recognition & Awards
- ODNI Service Award (2012)
- Joint Duty Award (2010)
- ODNI Certificate of Distinction (2009)
- Intelligence Community Assignment Completion Award (2008)
- NSA Service Award (2008)
- Numerous letters/certificates of appreciation and recognition from DoD, the Executive Office of the President, IARPA, NSA, FBI, and ODNI.