Summary
Marta Gomez-barrero is a Full Professor of Machine Learning and Studiendekan at Universität der Bundeswehr München, leading the BioML research group with a decade-plus career at the intersection of biometrics, security and privacy. Her work spans academic leadership, international standards (leading review of ISO/IEC 30136), and high-impact research projects across EU and intelligence-funded consortia (e.g., SOTAMD, TABULA RASA, IARPA BATL). She has a strong publication and service record as BIOSIG general chair, EAB Deputy Chair, and reviewer/editor for top IEEE venues, reflecting influence beyond her lab. Trained with dual MSc degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, she combines deep theoretical expertise with practical template-protection and presentation-attack detection work. Colleagues value her ability to translate cryptographic and machine-learning advances into deployable biometric solutions and standards guidance. Based in Munich and affiliated with NTNU, she brings a European-wide collaborative network and a knack for turning rigorous research into policy and interoperable technology.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science and Telecommunication Engineering, Cum Laude, International Mention, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science and Telecommunication Engineering, Cum Laude, International Mention at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spanish, English, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian